2022 BAM to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7479 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.6575 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7011 CAD

2022 BAM to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.7479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.6575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0903 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7308 to the December average rate of 0.7363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7479 was down 6.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8037, 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 3,739 CAD

2021 Average 3,792 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,288 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.75 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7456

0.6623

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CAD 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 0.7115, compared to 0.6906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0466 CAD (High: 0.7218 / Low: 0.6751). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 CAD (High: 0.7401 / Low: 0.7247).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0466

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.7387) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7848), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0462 (-5.88%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.7387

2021 Avg (February) 0.7848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7401	0.7247	0.7308
February	0.7479	0.7250	0.7387
March	0.7273	0.7014	0.7124
April	0.7081	0.6878	0.6994
May	0.7038	0.6855	0.6948
June	0.7009	0.6841	0.6930
July	0.6889	0.6634	0.6742
August	0.6764	0.6575	0.6693
September	0.6899	0.6642	0.6755
October	0.6959	0.6803	0.6880
November	0.7218	0.6751	0.7006
December	0.7467	0.7173	0.7363