YEARLY HIGH
1.0233 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.8522 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9295 BAM

2022 BBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.0233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.8522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1711 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8640 to the December average rate of 0.9239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0233 was up 17.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8719, 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 5,116 BAM
2021 Average 4,135 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 4,261 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 855.34 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0095
0.8480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to BAM 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 0.8943, compared to 0.9648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0639 BAM (High: 0.9984 / Low: 0.9345). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 BAM (High: 0.9366 / Low: 0.9173).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0639
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.9855) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1553 (+18.71%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.9855
2021 Avg (September) 0.8302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8778 0.8535 0.8640
February 0.8736 0.8522 0.8615
March 0.8989 0.8748 0.8878
April 0.9308 0.8842 0.9033
May 0.9407 0.9072 0.9244
June 0.9403 0.9108 0.9248
July 0.9764 0.9355 0.9588
August 0.9855 0.9497 0.9659
September 1.0233 0.9603 0.9855
October 1.0087 0.9745 0.9960
November 0.9984 0.9345 0.9584
December 0.9366 0.9173 0.9239