YEARLY HIGH
1.1734 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9773 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0783 BBD

2022 BAM to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.1734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.9773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1962 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1575 to the December average rate of 1.0824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1734 was down 7.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,867 BBD
2021 Average 6,049 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,886 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 980.86 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1765
0.9884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1.1192, compared to 1.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0685 BBD (High: 1.0701 / Low: 1.0016). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 BBD (High: 1.0901 / Low: 1.0677).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0685
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.1608) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2362), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0754 (-6.10%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.1608
2021 Avg (February) 1.2362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1717 1.1392 1.1575
February 1.1734 1.1447 1.1608
March 1.1432 1.1125 1.1264
April 1.1309 1.0744 1.1073
May 1.1023 1.0630 1.0819
June 1.0979 1.0635 1.0814
July 1.0689 1.0242 1.0431
August 1.0530 1.0147 1.0355
September 1.0413 0.9773 1.0150
October 1.0262 0.9914 1.0041
November 1.0701 1.0016 1.0438
December 1.0901 1.0677 1.0824