YEARLY HIGH
823.5983 XAF
YEARLY LOW
738.9847 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
783.2167 XAF

2018 JOD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 823.5983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 738.9847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.6136 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 757.8111 to the December average rate of 812.3595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 823.5983 was down 7.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 887.8969, 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 4,117,992 XAF
2017 Average 4,102,269 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,694,924 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423,067.82 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

819.8390
742.4403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to XAF 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 763.8778, compared to 802.5555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.6777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 763.8778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 802.5555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 30.7938 XAF (High: 774.5055 / Low: 743.7117). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7583 XAF (High: 794.1575 / Low: 786.3993).

January Spread (Volatile) ±30.7938
July Spread (Stable) ±7.7583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 8.9209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 813.3891) against the same month in 2017 (average: 787.7784), the exchange rate shifted by +25.6107 (+3.25%).

2018 Avg (November) 813.3891
2017 Avg (November) 787.7784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 774.5055 743.7117 757.8111
February 758.8610 738.9847 748.8902
March 755.3562 741.8473 749.8510
April 765.1457 745.7196 753.1978
May 801.3125 771.0051 782.1281
June 799.5938 783.2679 791.3887
July 794.1575 786.3993 790.5545
August 815.1881 789.5492 801.0560
September 799.7039 785.0637 793.2595
October 817.1068 797.6837 804.7146
November 823.5983 807.0624 813.3891
December 817.2587 804.4207 812.3595