YEARLY HIGH
0.3224 JOD
YEARLY LOW
0.3037 JOD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3123 JOD

2018 TOP to JOD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to JOD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.3224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.3037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 JOD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3158 to the December average rate of 0.3117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3224 was down 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,612 JOD
2017 Average 1,566 JOD
Yearly Trough Low 1,519 JOD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.31 JOD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3218
0.3051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 0.3164, compared to 0.3083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0113 JOD (High: 0.3201 / Low: 0.3088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JOD (High: 0.3075 / Low: 0.3071).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+2.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3204
2017 Avg (February) 0.3136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3206 0.3126 0.3158
February 0.3224 0.3179 0.3204
March 0.3211 0.3169 0.3190
April 0.3209 0.3148 0.3191
May 0.3201 0.3088 0.3133
June 0.3129 0.3077 0.3106
July 0.3078 0.3037 0.3065
August 0.3075 0.3071 0.3071
September 0.3076 0.3071 0.3072
October 0.3085 0.3071 0.3078
November 0.3099 0.3080 0.3093
December 0.3153 0.3096 0.3117