YEARLY HIGH
11.6083 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.8847 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1039 SBD

2018 JOD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.6083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 10.8847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7236 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9487 to the December average rate of 11.3894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.6083 was up 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2147, 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 58,042 SBD
2017 Average 55,072 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 54,424 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,617.87 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4351
10.8857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to SBD 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 10.9981, compared to 11.2096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4115 SBD (High: 11.6083 / Low: 11.1968). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 SBD (High: 11.1192 / Low: 11.1035).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4115
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.3894) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.9630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4264 (+3.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.3894
2017 Avg (December) 10.9630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0851 10.8847 10.9487
February 10.9971 10.8885 10.9315
March 10.9971 10.9257 10.9539
April 11.0251 10.8970 10.9711
May 11.1569 10.8962 11.0367
June 11.2402 11.0891 11.1469
July 11.2456 11.0886 11.1501
August 11.1192 11.1035 11.1177
September 11.1192 11.1004 11.1152
October 11.3141 11.1192 11.2128
November 11.3009 11.1192 11.2727
December 11.6083 11.1968 11.3894