YEARLY HIGH
38.4913 BIF
YEARLY LOW
33.0477 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.9568 BIF

2022 GMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 38.4913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 33.0477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4436 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9184 to the December average rate of 33.3055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 38.4913 was down 1.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 38.8966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,456 BIF
2021 Average 191,645 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 165,238 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,218.13 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

38.5171
32.8317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 37.8037, compared to 36.1099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 2.1940 BIF (High: 37.3733 / Low: 35.1793). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2678 BIF (High: 38.1518 / Low: 37.8840).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.1940
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.6271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 37.8237) against the same month in 2021 (average: 38.1144), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2907 (-0.76%).

2022 Avg (March) 37.8237
2021 Avg (March) 38.1144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3555 37.3339 37.9184
February 38.0198 37.3381 37.7856
March 38.4913 37.1904 37.8237
April 38.3356 37.1811 37.6956
May 38.1156 37.1653 37.6998
June 38.3218 37.4885 37.8993
July 38.1518 37.8840 38.0433
August 38.2200 37.2693 37.8273
September 37.9578 36.9675 37.4900
October 37.3733 35.1793 36.3103
November 35.2302 33.3019 33.6832
December 33.5362 33.0477 33.3055