YEARLY HIGH
4.0410 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.3827 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7159 BOB

2022 BAM to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.0410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 3.3827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6583 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9872 to the December average rate of 3.7411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.0410 was down 6.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.3368, 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 20,205 BOB
2021 Average 20,880 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 16,913 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,291.69 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.0468
3.4171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to BOB 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 3.8519, compared to 3.5798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2389 BOB (High: 3.7002 / Low: 3.4613). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0788 BOB (High: 3.7665 / Low: 3.6876).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2389
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0788

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 0.1378 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3.9872) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.2886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3014 (-7.03%).

2022 Avg (January) 3.9872
2021 Avg (January) 4.2886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0410 3.9192 3.9872
February 4.0407 3.9317 3.9944
March 3.9284 3.8228 3.8742
April 3.8959 3.6901 3.8129
May 3.7985 3.6463 3.7193
June 3.7810 3.6574 3.7235
July 3.6793 3.5222 3.5857
August 3.6372 3.5051 3.5742
September 3.5963 3.3827 3.5048
October 3.5458 3.4245 3.4696
November 3.7002 3.4613 3.6034
December 3.7665 3.6876 3.7411