YEARLY HIGH
26.0525 BIF
YEARLY LOW
19.7542 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.3162 BIF

2022 KGS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 26.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 19.7542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2982 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6132 to the December average rate of 24.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 26.0525 was up 10.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 23.6572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,262 BIF
2021 Average 116,712 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 98,771 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,491.21 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

26.2761
20.1085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 23.6510, compared to 24.9814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.6510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 3.0768 BIF (High: 24.6705 / Low: 21.5937). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3172 BIF (High: 24.7273 / Low: 24.4101).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.0768
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 25.7621) against the same month in 2021 (average: 23.3910), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3711 (+10.14%).

2022 Avg (June) 25.7621
2021 Avg (June) 23.3910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.7945 23.3366 23.6132
February 23.7856 21.1678 23.4928
March 21.8455 19.7542 20.6224
April 24.6705 21.5937 23.4262
May 25.6848 24.4290 24.9895
June 26.0525 25.0788 25.7621
July 25.8984 24.7942 25.4939
August 25.6444 24.6039 25.1172
September 25.6584 25.0756 25.3292
October 25.8613 24.7065 25.1474
November 24.7273 24.4101 24.5233
December 24.5190 24.0663 24.2770