YEARLY HIGH
5.5224 BOB
YEARLY LOW
4.9798 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2996 BOB

2022 CAD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 5.5224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 4.9798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5426 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4557 to the December average rate of 5.0811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.5224 was down 4.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.7706, 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 27,612 BOB
2021 Average 27,539 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 24,899 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,713.02 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.4970
5.0020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to BOB 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 5.4133, compared to 5.1859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.3255 BOB (High: 5.3239 / Low: 4.9984). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0876 BOB (High: 5.4378 / Low: 5.3502).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3255
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0876

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 0.1513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 5.4384) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.4943), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0560 (-1.02%).

2022 Avg (March) 5.4384
2021 Avg (March) 5.4943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5151 5.3879 5.4557
February 5.4378 5.3502 5.4077
March 5.5224 5.3243 5.4384
April 5.5166 5.3530 5.4514
May 5.4553 5.2707 5.3531
June 5.4923 5.2839 5.3734
July 5.3890 5.2529 5.3185
August 5.4125 5.2525 5.3403
September 5.3239 4.9984 5.1891
October 5.1180 4.9798 5.0432
November 5.2084 5.0190 5.1428
December 5.1411 5.0323 5.0811