YEARLY HIGH
1.5171 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.2397 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3898 BBD

2022 AUD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 1.5171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 1.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2773 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4346 to the December average rate of 1.3503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5171 was down 4.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,585 BBD
2021 Average 7,512 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,199 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,386.70 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4974
1.2517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to BBD 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 1.4386, compared to 1.3411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1037 BBD (High: 1.5171 / Low: 1.4134). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 BBD (High: 1.3714 / Low: 1.3352).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0655 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.4721) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5393), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0672 (-4.36%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.4721
2021 Avg (April) 1.5393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4564 1.3977 1.4346
February 1.4518 1.4138 1.4323
March 1.5035 1.4380 1.4769
April 1.5171 1.4134 1.4721
May 1.4503 1.3737 1.4107
June 1.4531 1.3757 1.4049
July 1.3995 1.3465 1.3728
August 1.4253 1.3656 1.3899
September 1.3786 1.2798 1.3377
October 1.3028 1.2397 1.2722
November 1.3599 1.2577 1.3237
December 1.3714 1.3352 1.3503