2022 BOB to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |