2018 JOD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JOD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JOD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 828.1632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 805.4108.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7524 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 817.1031 to the December average rate of 817.1208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 828.1632 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 837.7985, 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 SOS 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 815.7660, compared to 815.7997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 20.4746 SOS (High: 828.1632 / Low: 807.6886). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7026 SOS (High: 816.2726 / Low: 812.5700).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.9915 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 817.1031) against the same month in 2017 (average: 815.5410), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5621 (+0.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 828.1632 | 807.6886 | 817.1031 |
| February | 821.7020 | 815.4968 | 818.7200 |
| March | 825.1093 | 814.4715 | 819.1454 |
| April | 820.9972 | 806.1947 | 814.1539 |
| May | 818.8796 | 806.0800 | 812.6691 |
| June | 817.9573 | 805.4108 | 812.8043 |
| July | 817.4771 | 809.8295 | 814.9629 |
| August | 816.3600 | 812.3378 | 814.9120 |
| September | 816.2726 | 812.5700 | 814.8047 |
| October | 818.7631 | 811.6828 | 816.5370 |
| November | 818.8831 | 808.8460 | 816.4607 |
| December | 819.1954 | 813.3080 | 817.1208 |