YEARLY HIGH
1178.6496 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1008.7892 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1100.1515 BIF

2022 BGN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1178.6496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1008.7892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 169.8604 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1158.8266 to the December average rate of 1118.4380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1178.6496 was down 4.69% compared to the 2021 peak of 1236.6498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,893,248 BIF
2021 Average 5,970,425 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,043,946 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 849,301.86 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1177.6973
1022.2184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BIF 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 1132.4558, compared to 1067.8471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 64.6087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1132.4558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1067.8471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 73.2461 BIF (High: 1101.8469 / Low: 1028.6008). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.6836 BIF (High: 1130.7767 / Low: 1099.0931).

November Spread (Volatile) ±73.2461
December Spread (Stable) ±31.6836

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 36.4821 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.4821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1164.7407) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1206.5066), the exchange rate shifted by -41.7658 (-3.46%).

2022 Avg (February) 1164.7407
2021 Avg (February) 1206.5066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1172.5523 1135.1406 1158.8266
February 1178.6496 1146.0821 1164.7407
March 1160.9493 1118.9110 1139.3039
April 1160.6501 1089.0623 1124.6009
May 1132.9555 1078.6193 1099.5276
June 1131.1346 1089.8691 1107.7351
July 1095.8223 1055.1868 1071.2530
August 1084.1398 1043.4050 1063.5542
September 1065.3087 1008.7892 1041.7306
October 1057.5197 1020.6472 1035.1750
November 1101.8469 1028.6008 1076.9320
December 1130.7767 1099.0931 1118.4380