YEARLY HIGH
5.4089 PLN
YEARLY LOW
4.6804 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0894 PLN

2018 JOD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 5.4089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 4.6804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7285 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8068 to the December average rate of 5.3132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.4089 was down 9.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.9541, 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 27,045 PLN
2017 Average 26,610 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 23,402 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,642.51 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.3888
4.7008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to PLN 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 4.9165, compared to 5.2624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2903 PLN (High: 5.2950 / Low: 5.0047). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0825 PLN (High: 5.3528 / Low: 5.2702).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2903
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0487 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 5.2829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1650 (+3.22%).

2018 Avg (October) 5.2829
2017 Avg (October) 5.1179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9487 4.6853 4.8068
February 4.8312 4.6804 4.7581
March 4.8705 4.7587 4.8125
April 4.9437 4.7216 4.8146
May 5.2950 5.0047 5.1105
June 5.3174 5.0997 5.1964
July 5.3243 5.1410 5.2118
August 5.3707 5.1475 5.2335
September 5.2634 5.1265 5.2013
October 5.4089 5.2181 5.2829
November 5.4058 5.2862 5.3315
December 5.3528 5.2702 5.3132