YEARLY HIGH
1033.7315 CDF
YEARLY LOW
995.5128 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1009.8467 CDF

2022 BBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1033.7315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 995.5128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2187 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1002.6483 to the December average rate of 1022.8021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1033.7315 was up 2.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 1007.5000, 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 5,168,658 CDF
2021 Average 4,977,899 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,977,564 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,093.67 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1026.8892
996.6621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CDF 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 1003.5792, compared to 1016.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1003.5792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1016.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 31.9997 CDF (High: 1031.6653 / Low: 999.6656). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4848 CDF (High: 1004.8701 / Low: 999.3852).

August Spread (Volatile) ±31.9997
June Spread (Stable) ±5.4848

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.7477 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1021.1210) against the same month in 2021 (average: 995.5865), the exchange rate shifted by +25.5345 (+2.56%).

2022 Avg (September) 1021.1210
2021 Avg (September) 995.5865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1007.5000 999.2688 1002.6483
February 1007.5000 1000.2836 1004.7058
March 1007.2500 1000.2651 1003.7757
April 1008.3873 1001.8910 1004.3306
May 1017.0000 999.6449 1004.8814
June 1004.8701 999.3852 1001.1336
July 1001.3846 995.5128 999.1810
August 1031.6653 999.6656 1006.1050
September 1033.7315 1012.1181 1021.1210
October 1030.9554 1010.0264 1023.1060
November 1027.8368 1018.6411 1024.3703
December 1031.2221 1015.0000 1022.8021