YEARLY HIGH
29816.5904 STD
YEARLY LOW
27724.1235 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29112.2175 STD

2018 JOD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 29816.5904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 27724.1235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2092.4669 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28459.0048 to the December average rate of 29659.7625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29816.5904 was down 9.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 33098.4474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,082,952 STD
2017 Average 153,177,114 STD
Yearly Trough Low 138,620,617 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,462,334.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29911.2531
27805.5255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to STD 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 28562.7015, compared to 29661.7334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1099.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28562.7015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29661.7334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1084.8596 STD (High: 29794.2124 / Low: 28709.3528). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3484 STD (High: 29669.5005 / Low: 29665.1521).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1084.8596
November Spread (Stable) ±4.3484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 478.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -478.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 29594.4449) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30747.5569), the exchange rate shifted by -1153.1120 (-3.75%).

2018 Avg (June) 29594.4449
2017 Avg (June) 30747.5569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28817.8509 27849.2838 28459.0048
February 28260.8779 27724.1235 27981.0028
March 28168.4944 27877.9905 28044.2068
April 28321.6970 27941.3051 28101.2779
May 29794.2124 28709.3528 29196.2719
June 29816.5904 29318.7429 29594.4449
July 29693.1764 29442.3530 29582.7382
August 29669.5005 29627.4995 29664.0708
September 29669.5005 29619.1961 29658.7309
October 29794.6734 29665.1521 29735.7758
November 29669.5005 29665.1521 29669.3221
December 29669.5005 29635.8757 29659.7625