YEARLY HIGH
559.6723 BIF
YEARLY LOW
500.7529 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
532.9852 BIF

2022 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 559.6723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 500.7529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.9194 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 514.3408 to the December average rate of 540.3291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 559.6723 was up 3.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 541.9160, 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 2,798,362 BIF
2021 Average 2,547,999 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,503,764 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,597.16 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

550.6111
511.0435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 536.4317, compared to 529.5386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 536.4317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 529.5386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 34.7456 BIF (High: 559.6723 / Low: 524.9267). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9878 BIF (High: 522.3668 / Low: 514.3790).

May Spread (Volatile) ±34.7456
October Spread (Stable) ±7.9878

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 19.5068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.5068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 541.9636) against the same month in 2021 (average: 522.4780), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4855 (+3.73%).

2022 Avg (May) 541.9636
2021 Avg (May) 522.4780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 524.3934 500.7529 514.3408
February 539.0955 517.8540 529.5460
March 549.8994 527.9850 541.3308
April 559.6304 525.6026 544.0953
May 559.6723 524.9267 541.9636
June 554.8121 537.5149 547.3138
July 537.6225 518.7593 527.8069
August 538.0190 522.6613 530.8803
September 534.0900 514.3790 528.6276
October 522.3668 514.3790 517.8147
November 539.4772 518.1850 531.7731
December 544.0066 533.5711 540.3291