2022 BBD to TOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 BBD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the BBD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 1.2288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 1.1238.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1050 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1378 to the December average rate of 1.1733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2288 was up 6.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1529, 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 TOP 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 1.1438, compared to 1.1867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0430 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0385 TOP (High: 1.2174 / Low: 1.1789). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 TOP (High: 1.1423 / Low: 1.1340).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0247 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.2176) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0911 (+8.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1423 | 1.1340 | 1.1378 |
| February | 1.1441 | 1.1271 | 1.1336 |
| March | 1.1404 | 1.1243 | 1.1321 |
| April | 1.1563 | 1.1238 | 1.1348 |
| May | 1.1739 | 1.1496 | 1.1612 |
| June | 1.1764 | 1.1496 | 1.1631 |
| July | 1.1831 | 1.1684 | 1.1754 |
| August | 1.1789 | 1.1584 | 1.1691 |
| September | 1.2174 | 1.1789 | 1.1919 |
| October | 1.2288 | 1.2059 | 1.2176 |
| November | 1.2147 | 1.1778 | 1.1929 |
| December | 1.1803 | 1.1644 | 1.1733 |