2022 SOS to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 SOS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the SOS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 3.6761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 3.4047.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2715 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4420 to the December average rate of 3.6337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.6761 was up 5.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.4702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
SOS 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 3.4864, compared to 3.6119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1256 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.1350 BIF (High: 3.6238 / Low: 3.4889). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 BIF (High: 3.6473 / Low: 3.6119).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 3.6279) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.4287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1992 (+5.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4871 | 3.4047 | 3.4420 |
| February | 3.5053 | 3.4348 | 3.4526 |
| March | 3.5455 | 3.4234 | 3.4802 |
| April | 3.5490 | 3.4435 | 3.5076 |
| May | 3.5537 | 3.4490 | 3.5046 |
| June | 3.5577 | 3.4820 | 3.5313 |
| July | 3.6238 | 3.4889 | 3.5697 |
| August | 3.6279 | 3.5116 | 3.6008 |
| September | 3.6337 | 3.5832 | 3.6175 |
| October | 3.6616 | 3.6025 | 3.6221 |
| November | 3.6761 | 3.6109 | 3.6279 |
| December | 3.6473 | 3.6119 | 3.6337 |