YEARLY HIGH
0.0506 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0384 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0413 KGS

2022 BIF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.0506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0423 to the December average rate of 0.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0506 was up 15.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0437, 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 253 KGS
2021 Average 214 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 192 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.19 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0495
0.0378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to KGS 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 0.0425, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 KGS (High: 0.0463 / Low: 0.0405). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KGS (High: 0.0410 / Low: 0.0404).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0485) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+11.92%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0485
2021 Avg (March) 0.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0429 0.0420 0.0423
February 0.0472 0.0420 0.0426
March 0.0506 0.0458 0.0485
April 0.0463 0.0405 0.0428
May 0.0409 0.0389 0.0400
June 0.0399 0.0384 0.0388
July 0.0403 0.0386 0.0392
August 0.0406 0.0390 0.0398
September 0.0399 0.0390 0.0395
October 0.0405 0.0387 0.0398
November 0.0410 0.0404 0.0408
December 0.0416 0.0408 0.0412