YEARLY HIGH
0.3018 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.2791 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2926 BIF

2022 PYG to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PYG to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.3018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2875 to the December average rate of 0.2859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3018 was down 3.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,509 BIF
2021 Average 1,457 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,395 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.48 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3009
0.2846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.2929, compared to 0.2924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0126 BIF (High: 0.2917 / Low: 0.2791). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BIF (High: 0.3006 / Low: 0.2972).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.2986) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+1.88%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.2986
2021 Avg (June) 0.2931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2917 0.2791 0.2875
February 0.2908 0.2832 0.2879
March 0.2946 0.2859 0.2905
April 0.3008 0.2901 0.2958
May 0.2996 0.2938 0.2969
June 0.3018 0.2959 0.2986
July 0.3007 0.2955 0.2995
August 0.3006 0.2972 0.2989
September 0.2991 0.2896 0.2954
October 0.2933 0.2813 0.2876
November 0.2930 0.2826 0.2869
December 0.2924 0.2812 0.2859