YEARLY HIGH
0.1572 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1416 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1504 BAM

2022 BWP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.1572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1489 to the December average rate of 0.1434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1572 was up 3.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 786 BAM
2021 Average 746 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 708 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.79 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1556
0.1423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to BAM 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 0.1518, compared to 0.1490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0053 BAM (High: 0.1551 / Low: 0.1499). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BAM (High: 0.1538 / Low: 0.1521).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.1544) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+2.71%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.1544
2021 Avg (April) 0.1504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1514 0.1465 0.1489
February 0.1507 0.1472 0.1493
March 0.1551 0.1499 0.1533
April 0.1572 0.1519 0.1544
May 0.1536 0.1513 0.1524
June 0.1545 0.1509 0.1523
July 0.1530 0.1498 0.1518
August 0.1538 0.1521 0.1527
September 0.1525 0.1487 0.1508
October 0.1509 0.1462 0.1489
November 0.1487 0.1451 0.1466
December 0.1448 0.1416 0.1434