YEARLY HIGH
1180.4260 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1006.8693 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1100.4328 BIF

2022 BAM to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1180.4260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 1006.8693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.5567 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1158.7643 to the December average rate of 1118.6887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1180.4260 was down 4.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 1236.8722, 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 5,902,130 BIF
2021 Average 5,971,074 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,034,347 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 867,783.51 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1178.3650
1020.1835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1133.0818, compared to 1067.7838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 65.2980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1133.0818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1067.7838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 78.8587 BIF (High: 1105.9790 / Low: 1027.1203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.3198 BIF (High: 1126.5470 / Low: 1102.2272).

November Spread (Volatile) ±78.8587
December Spread (Stable) ±24.3198

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 36.1159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.1159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1165.1832) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1205.7390), the exchange rate shifted by -40.5558 (-3.36%).

2022 Avg (February) 1165.1832
2021 Avg (February) 1205.7390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1176.3686 1128.7590 1158.7643
February 1180.4260 1146.5569 1165.1832
March 1157.7025 1121.2824 1140.2351
April 1161.0238 1089.5323 1125.6015
May 1132.5066 1078.1853 1100.2951
June 1129.2090 1092.1971 1108.4114
July 1099.9004 1054.3159 1072.2955
August 1081.7935 1042.8220 1064.4434
September 1070.5466 1006.8693 1042.8683
October 1057.4518 1020.9641 1033.3653
November 1105.9790 1027.1203 1075.0416
December 1126.5470 1102.2272 1118.6887