YEARLY HIGH
1.8904 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.7217 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7992 BOB

2022 PEN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.8904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.7217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1687 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7698 to the December average rate of 1.8070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8904 was down 1.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9208, 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 9,452 BOB
2021 Average 8,912 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 8,608 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 843.58 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8535
1.7282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BOB 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 1.8230, compared to 1.7754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0963 BOB (High: 1.8904 / Low: 1.7941). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 BOB (High: 1.8180 / Low: 1.7874).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0963
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

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 0.0737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.8431) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8716), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0285 (-1.52%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.8431
2021 Avg (April) 1.8716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7993 1.7281 1.7698
February 1.8454 1.7788 1.8153
March 1.8562 1.8156 1.8393
April 1.8904 1.7941 1.8431
May 1.8776 1.7903 1.8320
June 1.8590 1.8139 1.8386
July 1.7981 1.7299 1.7650
August 1.8104 1.7492 1.7826
September 1.7948 1.7363 1.7766
October 1.7566 1.7217 1.7386
November 1.8129 1.7369 1.7825
December 1.8180 1.7874 1.8070