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JOD

Jordanian Dinar

JOD · Jordan

38
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
333741Jul 2021Jul 2023Jun 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Jordanian Dinar is in decent shape overall, scoring 38 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 3.1%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
1.6%
Debt / GDP
102.8%
GDP Growth
2.5%
FX Volatility
Not available
Governance
Not available
Reserves
7.8 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Healthy foreign currency reserves as a safety net
What to watch out for
Government owes a lot (103% of what the country produces) — may need to print more money

Savings Impact Calculator

JOD
Holding cash in JOD1.6% inflation
JOD 926−JOD 74 (7% purchasing power lost)
Your JOD 1,000 buys 7% less in 5 years
What if you invested JOD 1,000 instead? (5yr, in JOD terms)
Hold USD Cash
JOD 859
JOD 141
-3.0%/yr net in JOD
S&P 500
JOD 1611
+JOD 611
range: JOD 734JOD 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
JOD 1469
+JOD 469
range: JOD 418JOD 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
JOD 3052
+JOD 2052
range: JOD 180JOD 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in JOD. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Jordan (1.6%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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