YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 JOD

2018 PKR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0064 was down 5.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,222 JOD
2017 Average 3,368 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 2,537 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 685.47 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

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0.0050
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PKR 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 JOD (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JOD (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0061).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0064) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-5.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0064
2017 Avg (January) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
February 0.0064 0.0064 0.0064
March 0.0064 0.0061 0.0063
April 0.0061 0.0061 0.0061
May 0.0061 0.0061 0.0061
June 0.0061 0.0058 0.0060
July 0.0058 0.0055 0.0057
August 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
September 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
October 0.0058 0.0053 0.0055
November 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
December 0.0053 0.0051 0.0051