2022 GMD to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |