YEARLY HIGH
1.0164 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.9650 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9942 XDR

2018 JOD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 1.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.9650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0515 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9800 to the December average rate of 1.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0164 was down 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0560, 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 5,082 XDR
2017 Average 5,085 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,825 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.35 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0176
0.9660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to XDR 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 0.9797, compared to 1.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0235 XDR (High: 0.9907 / Low: 0.9673). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 XDR (High: 1.0074 / Low: 1.0024).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+1.17%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0133
2017 Avg (November) 1.0016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9907 0.9673 0.9800
February 0.9757 0.9655 0.9703
March 0.9770 0.9650 0.9707
April 0.9803 0.9665 0.9721
May 0.9990 0.9824 0.9887
June 1.0032 0.9892 0.9964
July 1.0086 0.9969 1.0033
August 1.0117 1.0045 1.0074
September 1.0074 1.0024 1.0051
October 1.0150 1.0072 1.0104
November 1.0164 1.0104 1.0133
December 1.0155 1.0101 1.0128