YEARLY HIGH
0.5501 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5001 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5221 BBD

2022 PEN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.5501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.5001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5138 to the December average rate of 0.5228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5501 was down 1.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,750 BBD
2021 Average 2,582 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,500 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.92 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5384
0.4999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BBD 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 0.5297, compared to 0.5144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0289 BBD (High: 0.5501 / Low: 0.5212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 BBD (High: 0.5074 / Low: 0.5001).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.5352) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5421), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-1.27%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.5352
2021 Avg (April) 0.5421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5218 0.5012 0.5138
February 0.5369 0.5167 0.5276
March 0.5402 0.5278 0.5348
April 0.5501 0.5212 0.5352
May 0.5466 0.5205 0.5329
June 0.5398 0.5280 0.5340
July 0.5226 0.5040 0.5134
August 0.5235 0.5089 0.5164
September 0.5212 0.5023 0.5145
October 0.5074 0.5001 0.5031
November 0.5251 0.5029 0.5163
December 0.5261 0.5173 0.5228