YEARLY HIGH
9.5733 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.0696 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7935 LSL

2022 BAM to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 9.5733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 8.0696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5037 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9613 to the December average rate of 9.3453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.5733 was down 0.50% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.6212, 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 47,866 LSL
2021 Average 44,678 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 40,348 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,518.28 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.4501
8.1916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LSL 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 8.6155, compared to 8.9715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.6522 LSL (High: 8.9325 / Low: 8.2803). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2180 LSL (High: 8.7289 / Low: 8.5109).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6522
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2180

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 0.3856 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 9.3453) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.1715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1738 (+1.89%).

2022 Avg (December) 9.3453
2021 Avg (December) 9.1715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2362 8.7419 8.9613
February 9.0740 8.7126 8.8384
March 8.8004 8.1898 8.4528
April 8.6138 8.0696 8.2965
May 8.7289 8.5109 8.6100
June 8.6765 8.3429 8.5344
July 8.9325 8.2803 8.7213
August 8.7873 8.5020 8.6464
September 9.0744 8.7412 8.8902
October 9.3283 8.9251 9.0898
November 9.3871 8.9818 9.1358
December 9.5733 9.0541 9.3453