YEARLY HIGH
154.5250 LRD
YEARLY LOW
145.1250 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.8731 LRD

2022 BMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 154.5250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 145.1250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4000 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.4040 to the December average rate of 154.2016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 154.5250 was down 11.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 173.9250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 772,625 LRD
2021 Average 831,243 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 725,625 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,999.94 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

154.6814
148.9243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD to LRD 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 152.1230, compared to 153.6233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.1230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.6233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 7.3500 LRD (High: 152.4750 / Low: 145.1250). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3000 LRD (High: 153.8000 / Low: 153.5000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.3500
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3658 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 154.2016) against the same month in 2021 (average: 142.5893), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6124 (+8.14%).

2022 Avg (December) 154.2016
2021 Avg (December) 142.5893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.4750 145.1250 149.4040
February 154.2500 152.6500 153.6866
March 154.3000 152.7500 153.6048
April 152.7062 151.6000 152.2390
May 153.5000 150.5000 151.7355
June 152.5015 152.0000 152.0684
July 153.5000 152.3868 152.5249
August 154.0500 153.5000 153.6145
September 154.2668 152.0000 153.8689
October 153.8000 153.5000 153.6613
November 154.0500 153.5750 153.8683
December 154.5250 154.0000 154.2016