2022 BBD to SZL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 BBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the BBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 9.1965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 7.2550.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9415 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7379 to the December average rate of 8.6307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.1965 was up 13.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.1050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
BBD to SZL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.6994, compared to 8.6589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9595 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7227 SZL (High: 7.9777 / Low: 7.2550). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2669 SZL (High: 7.7513 / Low: 7.4844).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3189 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 9.0627) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.4349), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6278 (+21.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0066 | 7.5577 | 7.7379 |
| February | 7.7513 | 7.4844 | 7.6124 |
| March | 7.7113 | 7.2551 | 7.5040 |
| April | 7.9777 | 7.2550 | 7.4997 |
| May | 8.1191 | 7.7297 | 7.9496 |
| June | 8.1476 | 7.6610 | 7.8929 |
| July | 8.5932 | 8.0938 | 8.3956 |
| August | 8.5282 | 8.0950 | 8.3564 |
| September | 9.0400 | 8.5072 | 8.7643 |
| October | 9.1965 | 8.9100 | 9.0627 |
| November | 9.1803 | 8.4722 | 8.7439 |
| December | 8.8400 | 8.4800 | 8.6307 |