YEARLY HIGH
4.6571 GNF
YEARLY LOW
4.1600 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3149 GNF

2022 BIF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.6571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 4.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4971 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5431 to the December average rate of 4.2070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.6571 was down 12.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.2953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,286 GNF
2021 Average 24,927 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 20,800 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,485.70 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.5768
4.1733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to GNF 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 4.4104, compared to 4.2193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.1887 GNF (High: 4.6571 / Low: 4.4684). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 GNF (High: 4.3923 / Low: 4.3014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1887
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 4.5431) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.2426), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6995 (-13.34%).

2022 Avg (January) 4.5431
2021 Avg (January) 5.2426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6571 4.4684 4.5431
February 4.5546 4.4546 4.4907
March 4.4885 4.3513 4.4193
April 4.4320 4.3298 4.3760
May 4.3923 4.3014 4.3409
June 4.3498 4.2204 4.2925
July 4.3173 4.2018 4.2237
August 4.3095 4.1851 4.2276
September 4.2778 4.1842 4.2277
October 4.2794 4.1815 4.2181
November 4.2760 4.1626 4.2117
December 4.2608 4.1600 4.2070