YEARLY HIGH
2919.7178 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2607.1983 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2800.4350 BIF

2022 XDR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 2919.7178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 2607.1983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 312.5196 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2809.1340 to the December average rate of 2744.9470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2919.7178 was up 2.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 2858.7597, 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 14,598,589 BIF
2021 Average 14,064,952 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 13,035,991 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,562,597.91 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2829.2807
2737.2803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2810.3878, compared to 2790.4822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.9056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2810.3878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2790.4822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 312.5196 BIF (High: 2919.7178 / Low: 2607.1983). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.1875 BIF (High: 2812.4537 / Low: 2769.2662).

September Spread (Volatile) ±312.5196
August Spread (Stable) ±43.1875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 41.6441 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.6441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2816.1353) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2825.0433), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9080 (-0.32%).

2022 Avg (September) 2816.1353
2021 Avg (September) 2825.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2827.8006 2769.9320 2809.1340
February 2849.5223 2795.6928 2816.3443
March 2861.6691 2796.3193 2821.6140
April 2863.7704 2766.5799 2814.4005
May 2833.6895 2758.4893 2791.5660
June 2837.7210 2779.4352 2809.2680
July 2824.7074 2772.5516 2797.0103
August 2812.4537 2769.2662 2793.1242
September 2919.7178 2607.1983 2816.1353
October 2919.3872 2625.6852 2816.6601
November 2897.3928 2703.5704 2775.0161
December 2758.4675 2715.1209 2744.9470