YEARLY HIGH
91.9124 JMD
YEARLY LOW
74.2796 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.7570 JMD

2022 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 91.9124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 74.2796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6328 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.6792 to the December average rate of 82.9405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 91.9124 was down 3.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 95.2693, 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 459,562 JMD
2021 Average 455,439 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 371,398 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,163.99 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

92.1609
75.2926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to JMD 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 86.4468, compared to 79.0672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.3796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.4468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.0672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 5.4928 JMD (High: 82.5169 / Low: 77.0241). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5178 JMD (High: 83.6095 / Low: 82.0918).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.4928
December Spread (Stable) ±1.5178

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.2818 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 90.7552) against the same month in 2021 (average: 92.5887), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8335 (-1.98%).

2022 Avg (February) 90.7552
2021 Avg (February) 92.5887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.7172 88.9621 89.6792
February 91.9124 88.7306 90.7552
March 88.5667 85.5860 86.4734
April 86.7494 83.0108 85.5644
May 84.9688 82.4706 83.6610
June 84.5048 80.1455 82.5473
July 80.4548 77.5461 79.0878
August 80.2434 76.5874 78.5972
September 79.0873 74.2796 76.8800
October 78.4007 75.8985 76.6983
November 82.5169 77.0241 80.1994
December 83.6095 82.0918 82.9405