YEARLY HIGH
0.2750 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2500 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2610 BMD

2022 PEN to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.2750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2569 to the December average rate of 0.2614, 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 0.2750 was down 1.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2784, 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 1,375 BMD
2021 Average 1,291 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,250 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.96 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2692
0.2500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BMD 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 0.2649, compared to 0.2572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0144 BMD (High: 0.2750 / Low: 0.2606). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BMD (High: 0.2537 / Low: 0.2500).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.2676) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2711), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-1.27%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.2676
2021 Avg (April) 0.2711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2609 0.2506 0.2569
February 0.2684 0.2584 0.2638
March 0.2701 0.2639 0.2674
April 0.2750 0.2606 0.2676
May 0.2733 0.2603 0.2664
June 0.2699 0.2640 0.2670
July 0.2613 0.2520 0.2567
August 0.2618 0.2545 0.2582
September 0.2606 0.2512 0.2572
October 0.2537 0.2500 0.2516
November 0.2626 0.2514 0.2582
December 0.2631 0.2586 0.2614