YEARLY HIGH
0.1964 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.1917 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1949 JOD

2018 QAR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1949 to the December average rate of 0.1946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1964 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 982 JOD
2017 Average 965 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 959 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.34 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1950
0.1946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.1949, compared to 0.1949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0034 JOD (High: 0.1951 / Low: 0.1917). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JOD (High: 0.1950 / Low: 0.1949).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1949) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+4.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1949
2017 Avg (November) 0.1863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1956 0.1947 0.1949
February 0.1951 0.1947 0.1948
March 0.1949 0.1947 0.1948
April 0.1951 0.1946 0.1949
May 0.1950 0.1947 0.1949
June 0.1952 0.1948 0.1949
July 0.1950 0.1949 0.1949
August 0.1956 0.1948 0.1949
September 0.1952 0.1946 0.1949
October 0.1958 0.1949 0.1949
November 0.1964 0.1948 0.1949
December 0.1951 0.1917 0.1946