YEARLY HIGH
13.7596 BIF
YEARLY LOW
12.6550 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3097 BIF

2022 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 13.7596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 12.6550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1045 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9213 to the December average rate of 13.4879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.7596 was up 0.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.6893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,798 BIF
2021 Average 65,568 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 63,275 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,522.59 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.6378
12.7667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 13.1138, compared to 13.5057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.5308 BIF (High: 13.4196 / Low: 12.8888). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1476 BIF (High: 13.4735 / Low: 13.3260).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5308
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0920 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 13.5652) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.3134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2518 (+1.89%).

2022 Avg (September) 13.5652
2021 Avg (September) 13.3134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0631 12.6550 12.9213
February 13.0036 12.7123 12.8393
March 13.4196 12.8888 13.1867
April 13.3837 12.9890 13.1547
May 13.3285 13.0095 13.1517
June 13.6648 13.1878 13.4292
July 13.6885 13.2726 13.5588
August 13.6793 13.3841 13.5442
September 13.7596 13.3771 13.5652
October 13.5590 13.3765 13.4732
November 13.4735 13.3260 13.4049
December 13.5996 13.3627 13.4879