2018 JOD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 JOD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the JOD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 29816.5904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 27724.1235.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2092.4669 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28459.0048 to the December average rate of 29659.7625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29816.5904 was down 9.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 33098.4474, 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 STD 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 28562.7015, compared to 29661.7334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1099.0319 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1084.8596 STD (High: 29794.2124 / Low: 28709.3528). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3484 STD (High: 29669.5005 / Low: 29665.1521).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 478.0020 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 29594.4449) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30747.5569), the exchange rate shifted by -1153.1120 (-3.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28817.8509 | 27849.2838 | 28459.0048 |
| February | 28260.8779 | 27724.1235 | 27981.0028 |
| March | 28168.4944 | 27877.9905 | 28044.2068 |
| April | 28321.6970 | 27941.3051 | 28101.2779 |
| May | 29794.2124 | 28709.3528 | 29196.2719 |
| June | 29816.5904 | 29318.7429 | 29594.4449 |
| July | 29693.1764 | 29442.3530 | 29582.7382 |
| August | 29669.5005 | 29627.4995 | 29664.0708 |
| September | 29669.5005 | 29619.1961 | 29658.7309 |
| October | 29794.6734 | 29665.1521 | 29735.7758 |
| November | 29669.5005 | 29665.1521 | 29669.3221 |
| December | 29669.5005 | 29635.8757 | 29659.7625 |