YEARLY HIGH
0.1895 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.1872 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1892 JOD

2018 SAR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 0.1895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.1872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1892 to the December average rate of 0.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1895 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 948 JOD
2017 Average 945 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 936 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.38 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1893
0.1891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.1892, compared to 0.1892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 JOD (High: 0.1893 / Low: 0.1872). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JOD (High: 0.1892 / Low: 0.1891).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1892) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1893), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.05%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1892
2017 Avg (June) 0.1893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1894 0.1890 0.1892
February 0.1893 0.1890 0.1892
March 0.1893 0.1890 0.1891
April 0.1894 0.1889 0.1892
May 0.1893 0.1872 0.1891
June 0.1895 0.1885 0.1892
July 0.1893 0.1891 0.1892
August 0.1895 0.1892 0.1892
September 0.1895 0.1891 0.1892
October 0.1893 0.1891 0.1892
November 0.1892 0.1891 0.1891
December 0.1894 0.1891 0.1892