YEARLY HIGH
300.7092 BIF
YEARLY LOW
286.9306 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
296.2480 BIF

2022 BOB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 300.7092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 286.9306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7786 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 290.6214 to the December average rate of 299.0251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 300.7092 was up 3.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 290.7137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,503,546 BIF
2021 Average 1,430,098 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,434,653 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,893.03 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

299.8907
289.7787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 294.2276, compared to 298.2684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.2276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 298.2684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 7.5234 BIF (High: 298.3264 / Low: 290.8031). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3565 BIF (High: 299.8466 / Low: 297.4901).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.5234
December Spread (Stable) ±2.3565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2364 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 297.6805) against the same month in 2021 (average: 286.0109), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6696 (+4.08%).

2022 Avg (June) 297.6805
2021 Avg (June) 286.0109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 293.1972 286.9306 290.6214
February 293.4657 290.2123 291.7069
March 298.3264 290.8031 294.3153
April 298.6189 291.8903 295.2045
May 298.1452 292.0491 295.8368
June 300.7092 294.7383 297.6805
July 300.0384 295.9973 299.0480
August 299.7650 295.3658 297.8117
September 298.8650 296.0898 297.5580
October 299.4451 295.5156 297.8313
November 299.5637 296.7403 298.3365
December 299.8466 297.4901 299.0251