YEARLY HIGH
19.5102 BIF
YEARLY LOW
11.6408 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0363 BIF

2022 ARS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 19.5102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.6408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8694 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2726 to the December average rate of 12.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.5102 was down 15.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 23.1266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,551 BIF
2021 Average 104,052 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 58,204 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,347.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.9998
11.2735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to BIF 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 18.0959, compared to 13.9767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.9895 BIF (High: 18.4836 / Low: 17.4941). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5271 BIF (High: 18.7592 / Low: 18.2321).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9895
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8400 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 19.2726) against the same month in 2021 (average: 22.6645), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3919 (-14.97%).

2022 Avg (January) 19.2726
2021 Avg (January) 22.6645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5102 18.8169 19.2726
February 19.1350 18.5270 18.8719
March 18.7592 18.2321 18.5052
April 18.4836 17.4941 17.9440
May 17.6222 16.8727 17.2713
June 17.0731 16.3925 16.7105
July 16.4072 15.5557 16.0279
August 15.5628 14.8165 15.1961
September 14.8057 13.9035 14.3801
October 13.9739 13.1378 13.5400
November 13.1032 12.3417 12.7152
December 12.3317 11.6408 12.0007