2018 JOD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JOD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JOD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 197.0905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 155.1652.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.9254 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.9540 to the December average rate of 195.8854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 197.0905 was up 26.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 156.0829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
JOD to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 160.6350, compared to 181.8335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.1985 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 15.2007 PKR (High: 188.3361 / Low: 173.1354). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4949 PKR (High: 156.2643 / Low: 155.7694).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.8624 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 195.8854) against the same month in 2017 (average: 153.2538), the exchange rate shifted by +42.6316 (+27.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 156.4819 | 155.1652 | 155.9540 |
| February | 156.2643 | 155.7694 | 155.9913 |
| March | 163.1475 | 155.7638 | 158.4847 |
| April | 163.3828 | 162.6139 | 162.9894 |
| May | 163.3721 | 162.8605 | 163.0596 |
| June | 171.5770 | 162.9310 | 167.3311 |
| July | 182.0805 | 171.2594 | 175.5885 |
| August | 174.9464 | 172.0579 | 173.7260 |
| September | 174.4179 | 173.2804 | 173.8043 |
| October | 188.3361 | 173.1354 | 183.1936 |
| November | 189.7498 | 187.4552 | 188.8033 |
| December | 197.0905 | 189.1321 | 195.8854 |