YEARLY HIGH
3.4840 BOB
YEARLY LOW
3.4122 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4464 BOB

2022 BBD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 3.4840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 3.4122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4447 to the December average rate of 3.4565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.4840 was down 0.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.4879, 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 17,420 BOB
2021 Average 17,258 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 17,061 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.10 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.4584
3.4356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to BOB 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 3.4416, compared to 3.4511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0677 BOB (High: 3.4840 / Low: 3.4163). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 BOB (High: 3.4667 / Low: 3.4529).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 3.4557) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.4519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+0.11%).

2022 Avg (October) 3.4557
2021 Avg (October) 3.4519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4538 3.4256 3.4447
February 3.4563 3.4122 3.4409
March 3.4540 3.4287 3.4394
April 3.4758 3.4325 3.4436
May 3.4472 3.4169 3.4378
June 3.4672 3.4356 3.4433
July 3.4487 3.4182 3.4375
August 3.4800 3.4300 3.4517
September 3.4768 3.4142 3.4532
October 3.4840 3.4163 3.4557
November 3.4670 3.4147 3.4522
December 3.4667 3.4529 3.4565