YEARLY HIGH
4.7527 SBD
YEARLY LOW
3.9791 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3859 SBD

2022 BAM to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 4.7527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 3.9791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7735 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6736 to the December average rate of 4.4514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.7527 was down 6.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.0711, 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 23,763 SBD
2021 Average 24,263 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 19,896 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,867.72 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.7542
4.0410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SBD 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 4.5193, compared to 4.2526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.2904 SBD (High: 4.2695 / Low: 3.9791). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1236 SBD (High: 4.5121 / Low: 4.3885).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2904
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1236

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 0.1629 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 4.6948) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.9474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2527 (-5.11%).

2022 Avg (February) 4.6948
2021 Avg (February) 4.9474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7329 4.5953 4.6736
February 4.7527 4.6250 4.6948
March 4.6189 4.4788 4.5319
April 4.5364 4.3130 4.4368
May 4.4790 4.3194 4.3840
June 4.4559 4.3108 4.3948
July 4.3612 4.1709 4.2531
August 4.3404 4.1738 4.2635
September 4.2695 3.9791 4.1533
October 4.2092 4.0399 4.1004
November 4.4000 4.1218 4.2937
December 4.5121 4.3885 4.4514