Why is JOD worth more than USD?
The Jordanian dinar is expensive because its currency is pegged to the USD. The country keeps fixed exchange rates and so its currency doesn’t float from changes in supply and demand. Rather, the government has a tight monetary policy that restricts the value of the currency.
Is Jordanian dinar stronger than U.S. dollar?
Jordanian Dinar: 1 JOD = 1.41 USD Like the Cayman Islands Dollar, the Jordanian Dinar (JOD) has been pegged to the U.S. dollar at a higher value.

How much is a Jordanian dinar to a dollar?
1.41044 USD
Convert Jordanian Dinar to US Dollar
JOD | USD |
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1 JOD | 1.41044 USD |
5 JOD | 7.05219 USD |
10 JOD | 14.1044 USD |
25 JOD | 35.2609 USD |
How is the JOD so strong?
The dinar is very strong, not due to a strong national economy or large scale of exports, but because it has been pegged to the American dollar for the last 20 years. The dinar thus enjoys the same strength of the dollar.

What is strongest currency in the world?
Kuwaiti dinar
1. Kuwaiti dinar. Known as the strongest currency in the world, the Kuwaiti dinar or KWD was introduced in 1960 and was initially equivalent to one pound sterling.
Can I use USD in Jordan?
keep a “fistful of dollars” with you,,,, the USD is accepted everywhere in Jordan.
Is the Jordanian dinar stable?
Due to this, the exchange rates of the Jordanian dinar don’t change as much as what people used to floating exchange rates might expect, thus providing the currency with a considerable measure of stability.
How much cash can I carry into Jordan?
Jordan customs An unlimited amount of local currency can be imported into the country providing it is not converted into foreign money when leaving the country. No limit on the amount of foreign currency that can enter the country providing that it is declared upon arrival although Israeli currency is illegal.
Are mosquitoes a problem in Jordan?
We definitely DO have a problem in Jordan with mozzies, bring repellent to avoid bites, ask for little plug in machines at the hotels or just bring one. And should you have bites and you get a bad reaction you can buy anti-histamine at the pharmacy. Have a great time in Jordan !
Is Jordan currency higher than Naira?
Convert JOD/NGN – Wise….Are you overpaying your bank?
Conversion rates Nigerian Naira / Jordanian Dinar | |
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1 NGN | 0.00183 JOD |
5 NGN | 0.00915 JOD |
10 NGN | 0.01830 JOD |
20 NGN | 0.03661 JOD |