YEARLY HIGH
0.8266 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6686 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7490 BRL

2022 BOB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.6686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1581 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8017 to the December average rate of 0.7590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8266 was down 2.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8506, 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 4,133 BRL
2021 Average 3,909 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,343 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 790.30 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8129
0.6777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BRL 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 0.7371, compared to 0.7610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0728 BRL (High: 0.7650 / Low: 0.6922). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 BRL (High: 0.7708 / Low: 0.7477).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0459 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.8017) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+3.09%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.8017
2021 Avg (January) 0.7776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8266 0.7692 0.8017
February 0.7737 0.7288 0.7557
March 0.7529 0.6871 0.7228
April 0.7265 0.6686 0.6889
May 0.7513 0.6864 0.7198
June 0.7650 0.6922 0.7338
July 0.8043 0.7502 0.7793
August 0.7695 0.7271 0.7442
September 0.7829 0.7370 0.7571
October 0.7865 0.7471 0.7614
November 0.7851 0.7298 0.7647
December 0.7708 0.7477 0.7590