2022 SCR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SCR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SCR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 161.7456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 133.3355.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4102 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.6189 to the December average rate of 154.7078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 161.7456 was up 3.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 156.3900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
SCR 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 147.2664, compared to 154.3740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1076 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 21.0320 BIF (High: 154.3674 / Low: 133.3355). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9289 BIF (High: 142.7253 / Low: 138.7964).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.3009 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 153.3078) against the same month in 2021 (average: 151.5753), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7326 (+1.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 154.3674 | 133.3355 | 145.6189 |
| February | 154.5886 | 138.1923 | 146.7788 |
| March | 142.7253 | 138.7964 | 140.4780 |
| April | 156.5267 | 139.2083 | 143.0758 |
| May | 160.0286 | 142.1925 | 154.5729 |
| June | 160.6034 | 141.6547 | 153.0738 |
| July | 160.9480 | 143.6435 | 155.1607 |
| August | 160.4055 | 148.7726 | 154.9882 |
| September | 161.7456 | 142.8761 | 153.3078 |
| October | 158.4980 | 148.8582 | 154.2015 |
| November | 161.4970 | 149.2209 | 153.8779 |
| December | 160.2490 | 146.1911 | 154.7078 |