YEARLY HIGH
2.8269 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.5332 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7433 BBD

2022 XDR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 2.8269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 2.5332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2937 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8061 to the December average rate of 2.6558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.8269 was down 2.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.9002, 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 14,135 BBD
2021 Average 14,248 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,666 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,468.64 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.8211
2.6408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to BBD 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 2.7756, compared to 2.7110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.2767 BBD (High: 2.8099 / Low: 2.5332). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 BBD (High: 2.8149 / Low: 2.7975).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2767
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 2.8058) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.8800), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0742 (-2.58%).

2022 Avg (February) 2.8058
2021 Avg (February) 2.8800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8149 2.7975 2.8061
February 2.8269 2.7970 2.8058
March 2.8002 2.7767 2.7875
April 2.7864 2.7433 2.7685
May 2.7589 2.7333 2.7448
June 2.7612 2.7282 2.7408
July 2.7455 2.7084 2.7209
August 2.7308 2.6997 2.7172
September 2.8099 2.5332 2.7407
October 2.8099 2.5610 2.7368
November 2.8099 2.6157 2.6945
December 2.6674 2.6307 2.6558