YEARLY HIGH
20.2290 SCR
YEARLY LOW
18.7195 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.1918 SCR

2018 JOD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 20.2290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 18.7195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5094 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.6075 to the December average rate of 19.2675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.2290 was up 1.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.9894, 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 101,145 SCR
2017 Average 95,761 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 93,598 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,547.13 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.6691
18.9297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to SCR 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 19.1799, compared to 19.2037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.1039 SCR (High: 20.2290 / Low: 19.1251). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 SCR (High: 19.1818 / Low: 19.1257).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1039
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4162 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 19.2343) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.2270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+0.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 19.2343
2017 Avg (September) 19.2270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9591 19.1956 19.6075
February 19.7342 18.7195 19.1912
March 19.8907 18.9655 19.2384
April 19.3798 18.9418 18.9913
May 19.7808 18.9285 19.0165
June 19.1057 18.9374 19.0345
July 19.1431 19.0675 19.0915
August 19.1818 19.1257 19.1528
September 20.2290 19.1251 19.2343
October 19.5722 19.1762 19.2355
November 19.2809 19.2185 19.2407
December 19.6313 19.1950 19.2675