YEARLY HIGH
21.8485 SZL
YEARLY LOW
16.3088 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6520 SZL

2018 JOD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 21.8485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 16.3088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5397 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1920 to the December average rate of 20.0608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8485 was up 6.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.4395, 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 109,243 SZL
2017 Average 93,847 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 81,544 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,698.51 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.1858
16.2887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to SZL 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 17.3327, compared to 19.9712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.9776 SZL (High: 20.6417 / Low: 18.6641). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5498 SZL (High: 16.9702 / Low: 16.4204).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9776
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6027 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 20.7777) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.5438), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2339 (+12.05%).

2018 Avg (September) 20.7777
2017 Avg (September) 18.5438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6765 16.7226 17.1920
February 17.1338 16.3088 16.6968
March 16.9702 16.4204 16.7053
April 17.5419 16.6525 17.0431
May 17.9942 17.2799 17.6771
June 19.4607 17.7313 18.6818
July 19.5118 18.4707 18.9002
August 20.6417 18.6641 19.7572
September 21.8485 19.9111 20.7777
October 20.9949 19.9297 20.4671
November 20.4974 19.3114 19.8645
December 20.5096 19.2529 20.0608