YEARLY HIGH
2.8547 BAM
YEARLY LOW
2.3895 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5488 BAM

2022 XDR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 2.8547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 2.3895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4652 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4244 to the December average rate of 2.4538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.8547 was up 16.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.4433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,274 BAM
2021 Average 11,780 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 11,948 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,326.00 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.7571
2.3863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.4815, compared to 2.6162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.3609 BAM (High: 2.8054 / Low: 2.4445). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0381 BAM (High: 2.4738 / Low: 2.4357).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3609
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1433 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2.7010) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.3586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3424 (+14.52%).

2022 Avg (September) 2.7010
2021 Avg (September) 2.3586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4608 2.3964 2.4244
February 2.4520 2.3895 2.4172
March 2.5029 2.4479 2.4747
April 2.5576 2.4624 2.5006
May 2.5747 2.5021 2.5373
June 2.5656 2.5059 2.5347
July 2.6494 2.5525 2.6087
August 2.6681 2.5868 2.6243
September 2.8547 2.5507 2.7010
October 2.8343 2.5327 2.7262
November 2.8054 2.4445 2.5830
December 2.4738 2.4357 2.4538