YEARLY HIGH
1.6031 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4407 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5378 BBD

2022 CAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 1.6031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 1.4407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1625 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5838 to the December average rate of 1.4700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6031 was down 3.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,016 BBD
2021 Average 7,978 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,203 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 812.40 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5962
1.4470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BBD 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 1.5729, compared to 1.5027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0945 BBD (High: 1.5406 / Low: 1.4461). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 BBD (High: 1.5790 / Low: 1.5614).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0945
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.5812) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5909), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-0.61%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.5812
2021 Avg (March) 1.5909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6003 1.5664 1.5838
February 1.5790 1.5614 1.5716
March 1.6031 1.5514 1.5812
April 1.6020 1.5550 1.5831
May 1.5825 1.5346 1.5571
June 1.5953 1.5353 1.5605
July 1.5631 1.5258 1.5472
August 1.5669 1.5217 1.5472
September 1.5406 1.4461 1.5027
October 1.4806 1.4407 1.4594
November 1.5077 1.4553 1.4897
December 1.4885 1.4560 1.4700