YEARLY HIGH
0.2218 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.2089 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2160 JOD

2018 PEN to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.2218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2206 to the December average rate of 0.2109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2218 was up 0.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,109 JOD
2017 Average 1,088 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,045 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.06 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2217
0.2093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.2185, compared to 0.2135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0046 JOD (High: 0.2210 / Low: 0.2164). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 JOD (High: 0.2178 / Low: 0.2165).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+3.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2206
2017 Avg (January) 0.2123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2218 0.2193 0.2206
February 0.2210 0.2164 0.2184
March 0.2207 0.2166 0.2182
April 0.2207 0.2181 0.2197
May 0.2182 0.2155 0.2168
June 0.2178 0.2165 0.2170
July 0.2172 0.2156 0.2166
August 0.2173 0.2138 0.2157
September 0.2160 0.2126 0.2145
October 0.2145 0.2108 0.2129
November 0.2114 0.2096 0.2103
December 0.2124 0.2089 0.2109