2022 SBD to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SBD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SBD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 257.4254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 243.9717.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4537 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.9408 to the December average rate of 251.3168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 257.4254 was up 3.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 248.9251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
SBD to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 250.7706, compared to 251.1032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3327 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 8.6959 BIF (High: 256.0264 / Low: 247.3304). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1331 BIF (High: 251.6513 / Low: 248.5181).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7101 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 253.6943) against the same month in 2021 (average: 244.7119), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9824 (+3.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 250.0671 | 243.9717 | 247.9408 |
| February | 249.6017 | 246.2766 | 248.1873 |
| March | 256.0264 | 247.3304 | 251.6065 |
| April | 257.4254 | 250.6701 | 253.6943 |
| May | 254.0225 | 247.7361 | 250.9842 |
| June | 255.2837 | 249.8370 | 252.2102 |
| July | 253.2131 | 248.5878 | 252.1236 |
| August | 251.5414 | 247.8946 | 249.6688 |
| September | 254.1585 | 249.3052 | 251.1117 |
| October | 254.7531 | 250.2524 | 252.0227 |
| November | 251.6513 | 248.5181 | 250.3758 |
| December | 253.3532 | 249.0853 | 251.3168 |