YEARLY HIGH
0.5867 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.4886 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5391 USD

2022 BAM to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.5867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.4886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0981 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5787 to the December average rate of 0.5412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5867 was down 7.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6313, 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 2,934 USD
2021 Average 3,025 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,443 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 490.43 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5883
0.4942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to USD 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 0.5596, compared to 0.5186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0342 USD (High: 0.5350 / Low: 0.5008). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 USD (High: 0.5451 / Low: 0.5339).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.5804) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0377 (-6.10%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.5804
2021 Avg (February) 0.6181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5858 0.5696 0.5787
February 0.5867 0.5723 0.5804
March 0.5716 0.5563 0.5632
April 0.5655 0.5372 0.5536
May 0.5511 0.5315 0.5409
June 0.5490 0.5317 0.5407
July 0.5345 0.5121 0.5216
August 0.5265 0.5074 0.5178
September 0.5207 0.4886 0.5075
October 0.5131 0.4957 0.5020
November 0.5350 0.5008 0.5219
December 0.5451 0.5339 0.5412