YEARLY HIGH
0.8066 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.6592 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7210 AUD

2022 BBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.8066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.6592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1475 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6972 to the December average rate of 0.7406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8066 was up 12.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,033 AUD
2021 Average 3,331 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,296 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.31 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7971
0.6663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to AUD 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 0.6955, compared to 0.7464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0598 AUD (High: 0.7951 / Low: 0.7353). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 AUD (High: 0.7073 / Low: 0.6888).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.7862) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1106 (+16.38%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.7862
2021 Avg (October) 0.6755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7155 0.6866 0.6972
February 0.7073 0.6888 0.6982
March 0.6954 0.6651 0.6772
April 0.7075 0.6592 0.6796
May 0.7280 0.6895 0.7090
June 0.7269 0.6882 0.7120
July 0.7426 0.7146 0.7285
August 0.7323 0.7016 0.7196
September 0.7814 0.7254 0.7478
October 0.8066 0.7676 0.7862
November 0.7951 0.7353 0.7558
December 0.7489 0.7292 0.7406