YEARLY HIGH
0.1838 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.1689 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1760 JOD

2018 MYR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.1838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.1689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1794 to the December average rate of 0.1701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1838 was up 5.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,675 JOD
2017 Average 3,301 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 3,379 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.83 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1838
0.1683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.1802, compared to 0.1717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0082 JOD (High: 0.1831 / Low: 0.1749). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 JOD (High: 0.1723 / Low: 0.1708).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1817) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+13.72%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1817
2017 Avg (March) 0.1597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1831 0.1749 0.1794
February 0.1826 0.1794 0.1813
March 0.1838 0.1804 0.1817
April 0.1837 0.1809 0.1825
May 0.1809 0.1754 0.1787
June 0.1786 0.1755 0.1775
July 0.1765 0.1745 0.1753
August 0.1745 0.1719 0.1734
September 0.1723 0.1708 0.1715
October 0.1714 0.1696 0.1706
November 0.1709 0.1689 0.1696
December 0.1717 0.1692 0.1701