2018 LSL to JOD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0615 JOD

YEARLY LOW

0.0456 JOD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0540 JOD

2018 LSL to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0582 to the December average rate of 0.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0615 was up 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307 JOD

2017 Average 267 JOD

Yearly Trough Low 228 JOD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.42 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0611

0.0470

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.0578, compared to 0.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0578

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0052 JOD (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0485). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 JOD (High: 0.0609 / Low: 0.0591).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+11.79%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0600

2017 Avg (February) 0.0536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0599	0.0569	0.0582
February	0.0615	0.0584	0.0600
March	0.0609	0.0591	0.0598
April	0.0600	0.0569	0.0587
May	0.0578	0.0557	0.0566
June	0.0564	0.0513	0.0536
July	0.0542	0.0512	0.0529
August	0.0537	0.0485	0.0511
September	0.0503	0.0456	0.0482
October	0.0501	0.0476	0.0488
November	0.0518	0.0490	0.0504
December	0.0520	0.0488	0.0498