YEARLY HIGH
8.7530 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.3942 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3178 SCR

2022 BAM to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 8.7530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 6.3942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3588 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9722 to the December average rate of 7.2342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.7530 was down 35.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.5633, 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 43,765 SCR
2021 Average 48,949 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 31,971 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,794.13 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.2582
6.5618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SCR 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 7.7150, compared to 6.9205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 1.2200 SCR (High: 8.7530 / Low: 7.5330). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2204 SCR (High: 8.2306 / Low: 8.0103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2200
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2204

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7547 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 7.9722) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.2136), the exchange rate shifted by -5.2414 (-39.67%).

2022 Avg (January) 7.9722
2021 Avg (January) 13.2136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7530 7.5330 7.9722
February 8.4290 7.4827 7.9513
March 8.2306 8.0103 8.1168
April 8.1583 7.1116 7.8764
May 7.6624 6.9583 7.1217
June 7.8669 6.8977 7.2518
July 7.4577 6.5936 6.9160
August 7.1302 6.6007 6.8697
September 7.3291 6.3942 6.8091
October 6.9495 6.5128 6.7032
November 7.2942 6.4193 6.9907
December 7.6795 7.0270 7.2342