YEARLY HIGH
4.7860 PEN
YEARLY LOW
4.5095 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6313 PEN

2018 JOD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 4.7860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 4.5095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2765 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5322 to the December average rate of 4.7406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7860 was down 0.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,930 PEN
2017 Average 22,988 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 22,547 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,382.61 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7771
4.5099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to PEN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5779, compared to 4.6846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0954 PEN (High: 4.6209 / Low: 4.5256). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 PEN (High: 4.6199 / Low: 4.5906).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0954
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.7406) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1657 (+3.62%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.7406
2017 Avg (December) 4.5749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5601 4.5095 4.5322
February 4.6209 4.5256 4.5794
March 4.6174 4.5308 4.5827
April 4.5849 4.5318 4.5527
May 4.6405 4.5825 4.6129
June 4.6199 4.5906 4.6077
July 4.6381 4.6045 4.6168
August 4.6770 4.6013 4.6367
September 4.7040 4.6303 4.6628
October 4.7449 4.6616 4.6962
November 4.7716 4.7296 4.7548
December 4.7860 4.7076 4.7406