YEARLY HIGH
0.2404 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.2147 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2319 BIF

2022 GNF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GNF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.2404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2201 to the December average rate of 0.2377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2404 was up 11.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,202 BIF
2021 Average 1,004 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,074 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2395
0.2184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.2268, compared to 0.2370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0091 BIF (High: 0.2238 / Low: 0.2147). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BIF (High: 0.2325 / Low: 0.2277).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.2377) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0255 (+12.01%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.2377
2021 Avg (December) 0.2122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2238 0.2147 0.2201
February 0.2245 0.2196 0.2227
March 0.2298 0.2228 0.2263
April 0.2310 0.2256 0.2285
May 0.2325 0.2277 0.2304
June 0.2369 0.2299 0.2330
July 0.2380 0.2316 0.2368
August 0.2389 0.2320 0.2366
September 0.2390 0.2338 0.2365
October 0.2391 0.2337 0.2371
November 0.2402 0.2339 0.2374
December 0.2404 0.2347 0.2377