YEARLY HIGH
4.6740 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.0109 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3779 BIF

2022 KMF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KMF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 4.6740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 4.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6631 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6063 to the December average rate of 4.4468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.6740 was down 4.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.9078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,370 BIF
2021 Average 23,666 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 20,054 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,315.65 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.6774
4.0638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 4.4998, compared to 4.2561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.2786 BIF (High: 4.6093 / Low: 4.3306). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1342 BIF (High: 4.6740 / Low: 4.5398).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2786
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 4.6263) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.7935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1672 (-3.49%).

2022 Avg (February) 4.6263
2021 Avg (February) 4.7935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6642 4.5047 4.6063
February 4.6740 4.5398 4.6263
March 4.6094 4.4550 4.5245
April 4.6093 4.3306 4.4696
May 4.4695 4.2899 4.3658
June 4.4910 4.3391 4.4065
July 4.4287 4.2299 4.3499
August 4.3075 4.1425 4.2274
September 4.2340 4.0109 4.1378
October 4.2190 4.0535 4.1150
November 4.3598 4.1110 4.2595
December 4.5502 4.3262 4.4468