YEARLY HIGH
0.0534 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.0494 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0521 JOD

2018 SCR to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0510 to the December average rate of 0.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0534 was down 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 267 JOD
2017 Average 261 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 247 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.93 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0528
0.0508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0521, compared to 0.0521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0029 JOD (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0494). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JOD (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0521).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0521) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0527), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0521
2017 Avg (February) 0.0527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0521 0.0501 0.0510
February 0.0534 0.0507 0.0521
March 0.0527 0.0503 0.0520
April 0.0528 0.0516 0.0527
May 0.0528 0.0506 0.0526
June 0.0528 0.0523 0.0525
July 0.0524 0.0522 0.0524
August 0.0523 0.0521 0.0522
September 0.0523 0.0494 0.0520
October 0.0521 0.0511 0.0520
November 0.0520 0.0519 0.0520
December 0.0521 0.0509 0.0519