YEARLY HIGH
0.7899 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.7019 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7426 SGD

2022 BAM to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.7899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.7019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0880 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7817 to the December average rate of 0.7318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7899 was down 5.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8329, 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 3,950 SGD
2021 Average 4,064 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,510 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 440.24 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7888
0.7080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to SGD 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 0.7636, compared to 0.7217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0355 SGD (High: 0.7379 / Low: 0.7024). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 SGD (High: 0.7893 / Low: 0.7758).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0355
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.7817) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0437 (-5.29%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.7817
2021 Avg (January) 0.8254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7899 0.7710 0.7817
February 0.7893 0.7758 0.7821
March 0.7758 0.7577 0.7653
April 0.7672 0.7448 0.7561
May 0.7534 0.7394 0.7474
June 0.7575 0.7356 0.7487
July 0.7462 0.7146 0.7273
August 0.7243 0.7067 0.7168
September 0.7322 0.7019 0.7169
October 0.7233 0.7056 0.7147
November 0.7379 0.7024 0.7226
December 0.7388 0.7226 0.7318