YEARLY HIGH
1647.4643 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1478.1199 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1569.7252 BIF

2022 CAD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1647.4643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 1478.1199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 169.3444 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1585.5397 to the December average rate of 1519.3656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1647.4643 was up 0.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 1641.4683, 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 8,237,322 BIF
2021 Average 7,876,495 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,390,600 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 846,721.89 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1620.0024
1491.3129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1592.6776, compared to 1546.7728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 45.9048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1592.6776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1546.7728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 103.5768 BIF (High: 1584.3567 / Low: 1480.7799). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.0485 BIF (High: 1587.2716 / Low: 1560.2231).

September Spread (Volatile) ±103.5768
February Spread (Stable) ±27.0485

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 46.3693 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.3693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1600.6396) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1555.3303), the exchange rate shifted by +45.3093 (+2.91%).

2022 Avg (March) 1600.6396
2021 Avg (March) 1555.3303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1600.7938 1555.8472 1585.5397
February 1587.2716 1560.2231 1577.4456
March 1647.4643 1562.6976 1600.6396
April 1641.4151 1568.2158 1609.2783
May 1623.2174 1566.4440 1583.6303
June 1637.5871 1565.9723 1599.5319
July 1605.2199 1570.6848 1590.4810
August 1609.1107 1563.8589 1590.4158
September 1584.3567 1480.7799 1544.0464
October 1525.2970 1478.1199 1502.0370
November 1553.6844 1502.2115 1534.2909
December 1539.8523 1501.8382 1519.3656