YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 JOD

2018 LKR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0046 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0046 was down 2.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23 JOD
2017 Average 23 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 19 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.83 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0047
0.0039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JOD 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 0.0045, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 JOD (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JOD (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0045).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0046
2017 Avg (January) 0.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
February 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
March 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
May 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
June 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
August 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
September 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
November 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
December 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039