YEARLY HIGH
0.0779 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0739 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0756 JOD

2018 MAD to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0767 to the December average rate of 0.0744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0779 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 389 JOD
2017 Average 366 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 369 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.92 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0775
0.0741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.0764, compared to 0.0749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 JOD (High: 0.0762 / Low: 0.0742). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 JOD (High: 0.0753 / Low: 0.0747).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0772) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+9.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0772
2017 Avg (February) 0.0704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0776 0.0756 0.0767
February 0.0779 0.0765 0.0772
March 0.0778 0.0769 0.0772
April 0.0775 0.0764 0.0770
May 0.0762 0.0742 0.0753
June 0.0753 0.0743 0.0747
July 0.0753 0.0747 0.0750
August 0.0756 0.0741 0.0748
September 0.0760 0.0750 0.0755
October 0.0753 0.0741 0.0748
November 0.0750 0.0740 0.0746
December 0.0749 0.0739 0.0744