YEARLY HIGH
0.2513 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2104 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2284 BAM

2022 SBD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.2513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.2104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0409 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2140 to the December average rate of 0.2247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2513 was up 16.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,257 BAM
2021 Average 1,031 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,052 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.52 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2470
0.2099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BAM 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 0.2215, compared to 0.2354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0171 BAM (High: 0.2513 / Low: 0.2342). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BAM (High: 0.2162 / Low: 0.2104).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2409) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0348 (+16.89%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2409
2021 Avg (September) 0.2061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2176 0.2113 0.2140
February 0.2162 0.2104 0.2130
March 0.2233 0.2165 0.2207
April 0.2319 0.2204 0.2254
May 0.2315 0.2233 0.2281
June 0.2320 0.2244 0.2276
July 0.2398 0.2293 0.2352
August 0.2396 0.2304 0.2346
September 0.2513 0.2342 0.2409
October 0.2475 0.2376 0.2439
November 0.2426 0.2273 0.2330
December 0.2279 0.2216 0.2247