YEARLY HIGH
0.2937 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.2720 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2819 SOS

2022 BIF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.2720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2905 to the December average rate of 0.2752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2937 was down 2.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2998, 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 1,469 SOS
2021 Average 1,472 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,360 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.46 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2921
0.2737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to SOS 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 0.2869, compared to 0.2769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0107 SOS (High: 0.2866 / Low: 0.2759). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SOS (High: 0.2769 / Low: 0.2742).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.2905) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2985), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-2.66%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.2905
2021 Avg (January) 0.2985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2937 0.2868 0.2905
February 0.2911 0.2853 0.2896
March 0.2921 0.2820 0.2874
April 0.2904 0.2818 0.2851
May 0.2899 0.2814 0.2854
June 0.2872 0.2811 0.2832
July 0.2866 0.2759 0.2802
August 0.2848 0.2756 0.2777
September 0.2791 0.2752 0.2764
October 0.2776 0.2731 0.2761
November 0.2769 0.2720 0.2756
December 0.2769 0.2742 0.2752