YEARLY HIGH
1.0331 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.9854 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0111 BIF

2022 CDF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CDF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 1.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.9854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9985 to the December average rate of 1.0105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0331 was up 2.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,165 BIF
2021 Average 4,958 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,927 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.29 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0318
0.9954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.0090, compared to 1.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0305 BIF (High: 1.0278 / Low: 0.9973). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BIF (High: 1.0083 / Low: 1.0024).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 1.0238) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+3.03%).

2022 Avg (June) 1.0238
2021 Avg (June) 0.9938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0042 0.9854 0.9985
February 1.0030 0.9948 0.9990
March 1.0260 0.9982 1.0084
April 1.0264 0.9993 1.0122
May 1.0278 0.9973 1.0121
June 1.0331 1.0130 1.0238
July 1.0325 1.0205 1.0288
August 1.0314 1.0046 1.0218
September 1.0185 0.9993 1.0063
October 1.0164 1.0000 1.0060
November 1.0083 1.0024 1.0054
December 1.0197 1.0032 1.0105