YEARLY HIGH
24.2648 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
22.1810 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.1680 ZAR

2026 JOD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JOD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 24.2648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 22.1810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0838 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9875 to the December average rate of 23.3063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 24.2648 was down 12.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 27.8847, 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 121,324 ZAR
2025 Average 126,102 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 110,905 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,419.05 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.7590
22.4735
JanuMarcMayJuly

JOD to ZAR 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 23.1376, compared to 23.2591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.1376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.2591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.5806 ZAR (High: 24.2648 / Low: 22.6842). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1150 ZAR (High: 23.3536 / Low: 23.2385).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5806
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 23.6519) against the same month in 2025 (average: 25.7918), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1399 (-8.30%).

2026 Avg (March) 23.6519
2025 Avg (March) 25.7918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.3650 22.1810 22.9875
February 22.9588 22.3677 22.5806
March 24.2648 22.6842 23.6519
April 23.9524 23.0130 23.3575
May 23.5702 22.8905 23.0683
June 23.9599 22.8210 23.1800
July 23.7450 22.8856 23.2118
August 23.3536 23.2385 23.3063