YEARLY HIGH
377.6484 CRC
YEARLY LOW
307.0280 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
347.8931 CRC

2022 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 377.6484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 307.0280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.6204 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 369.7263 to the December average rate of 319.1029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 377.6484 was down 2.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 387.0511, 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 1,888,242 CRC
2021 Average 1,878,696 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,535,140 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353,101.97 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

378.1954
307.1787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CRC 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 367.2270, compared to 328.5592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.6678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 367.2270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 328.5592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 28.7174 CRC (High: 352.0502 / Low: 323.3329). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0655 CRC (High: 373.8517 / Low: 364.7862).

August Spread (Volatile) ±28.7174
January Spread (Stable) ±9.0655

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 15.9533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.9533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 372.2773) against the same month in 2021 (average: 378.3206), the exchange rate shifted by -6.0432 (-1.60%).

2022 Avg (February) 372.2773
2021 Avg (February) 378.3206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 373.8517 364.7862 369.7263
February 377.6484 366.6783 372.2773
March 372.9164 358.2063 364.5811
April 373.3078 355.1741 363.9784
May 372.1599 355.6546 362.0134
June 374.9613 363.6749 370.7857
July 367.1843 346.5177 354.8324
August 352.0502 323.3329 340.7582
September 335.4742 310.0219 324.9593
October 319.9479 307.0280 313.0967
November 326.2115 309.8380 318.6060
December 325.6602 314.3781 319.1029