YEARLY HIGH
19.3423 BIF
YEARLY LOW
16.5528 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0331 BIF

2022 XPF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XPF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 19.3423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 16.5528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7895 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9956 to the December average rate of 18.3545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.3423 was down 4.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 20.2632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,711 BIF
2021 Average 97,854 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 82,764 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,947.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.2905
16.7550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 18.5584, compared to 17.5079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 1.2038 BIF (High: 19.0252 / Low: 17.8214). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4218 BIF (High: 18.5349 / Low: 18.1131).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5853 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 19.0792) against the same month in 2021 (average: 19.7700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6908 (-3.49%).

2022 Avg (February) 19.0792
2021 Avg (February) 19.7700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.2134 18.6200 18.9956
February 19.3423 18.6457 19.0792
March 19.0300 18.3180 18.6720
April 19.0252 17.8214 18.4246
May 18.5504 17.6990 18.0265
June 18.5064 17.8691 18.1525
July 17.9928 17.2934 17.5672
August 17.7508 17.0921 17.4323
September 17.4591 16.5528 17.0727
October 17.3420 16.7169 16.9663
November 18.0602 16.8669 17.6542
December 18.5349 18.1131 18.3545