YEARLY HIGH
0.0919 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0861 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0901 JOD

2018 SBD to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.0919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0913 to the December average rate of 0.0878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0919 was down 0.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 459 JOD
2017 Average 454 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 431 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.63 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0918
0.0874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.0909, compared to 0.0892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0032 JOD (High: 0.0893 / Low: 0.0861). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JOD (High: 0.0901 / Low: 0.0899).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
August 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0913) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0913
2017 Avg (January) 0.0902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0919 0.0902 0.0913
February 0.0918 0.0909 0.0915
March 0.0915 0.0909 0.0913
April 0.0918 0.0907 0.0911
May 0.0918 0.0896 0.0906
June 0.0902 0.0890 0.0897
July 0.0902 0.0889 0.0897
August 0.0901 0.0899 0.0899
September 0.0901 0.0899 0.0900
October 0.0899 0.0884 0.0892
November 0.0899 0.0885 0.0887
December 0.0893 0.0861 0.0878