YEARLY HIGH
0.4185 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3503 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3930 XDR

2022 BAM to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.4185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.3503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0682 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4125 to the December average rate of 0.4075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4185 was down 4.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4364, 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 2,092 XDR
2021 Average 2,123 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,751 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.99 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4184
0.3626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XDR 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 0.4032, compared to 0.3829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0526 XDR (High: 0.4091 / Low: 0.3565). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 XDR (High: 0.4106 / Low: 0.4042).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0526
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.4137) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4292), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0155 (-3.61%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.4137
2021 Avg (February) 0.4292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4173 0.4064 0.4125
February 0.4185 0.4078 0.4137
March 0.4085 0.3995 0.4041
April 0.4061 0.3910 0.3999
May 0.3997 0.3884 0.3941
June 0.3991 0.3898 0.3946
July 0.3918 0.3774 0.3834
August 0.3866 0.3748 0.3811
September 0.3921 0.3503 0.3706
October 0.3948 0.3528 0.3673
November 0.4091 0.3565 0.3876
December 0.4106 0.4042 0.4075