2022 BWP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

179.0526 BIF

YEARLY LOW

151.9474 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

165.5057 BIF

2022 BWP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 179.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 151.9474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1052 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.4863 to the December average rate of 160.4103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 179.0526 was down 4.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 187.3885, 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 895,263 BIF

2021 Average 890,966 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 759,737 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,525.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

176.8571

151.7915

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 171.9282, compared to 159.0831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.9282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.0831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 12.2069 BIF (High: 178.8116 / Low: 166.6047). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7805 BIF (High: 161.5539 / Low: 158.7734).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.2069

December Spread (Stable) ±2.7805

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.1742 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 174.7683) against the same month in 2021 (average: 176.9299), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1617 (-1.22%).

2022 Avg (March) 174.7683

2021 Avg (March) 176.9299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	174.9179	169.3513	172.4863
February	175.6701	172.0253	173.9939
March	179.0526	170.6579	174.7683
April	178.8116	166.6047	173.8540
May	172.0637	165.6424	167.6798
June	171.9184	166.0985	168.7872
July	167.1918	160.7850	162.8077
August	165.2907	160.0554	162.5477
September	160.4433	153.4341	157.2346
October	156.6030	151.9474	153.8803
November	161.0407	152.6327	157.6183
December	161.5539	158.7734	160.4103