YEARLY HIGH
0.1465 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1435 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1451 BMD

2022 BOB to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.1465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1452 to the December average rate of 0.1447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1465 was up 0.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1461, 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 733 BMD
2021 Average 724 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 718 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.10 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1455
0.1446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BMD 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 0.1453, compared to 0.1449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0028 BMD (High: 0.1464 / Low: 0.1435). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BMD (High: 0.1448 / Low: 0.1442).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.1453) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.39%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.1453
2021 Avg (February) 0.1447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1460 0.1448 0.1452
February 0.1465 0.1447 0.1453
March 0.1458 0.1448 0.1454
April 0.1457 0.1439 0.1452
May 0.1463 0.1450 0.1454
June 0.1455 0.1442 0.1452
July 0.1463 0.1450 0.1455
August 0.1458 0.1437 0.1449
September 0.1464 0.1438 0.1448
October 0.1464 0.1435 0.1447
November 0.1464 0.1442 0.1448
December 0.1448 0.1442 0.1447