YEARLY HIGH
161.7456 BIF
YEARLY LOW
133.3355 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.8202 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 808,728 BIF
2021 Average 634,479 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 666,677 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,050.86 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

156.6289
139.0097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.2664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.3740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.0320
March Spread (Stable) ±3.9289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (September) 153.3078
2021 Avg (September) 151.5753

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