YEARLY HIGH
1.0434 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9497 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9913 AUD

2021 BND to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BND to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.9497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0937 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9768 to the December average rate of 1.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0434 was down 13.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,217 AUD
2020 Average 5,264 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,749 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468.48 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0312
0.9613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to AUD 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 0.9733, compared to 1.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0403 AUD (High: 1.0263 / Low: 0.9860). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 AUD (High: 0.9805 / Low: 0.9638).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.0254) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9956), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0298 (+3.00%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.0254
2020 Avg (December) 0.9956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9903 0.9682 0.9768
February 0.9871 0.9499 0.9712
March 0.9796 0.9497 0.9672
April 0.9805 0.9638 0.9730
May 0.9806 0.9576 0.9694
June 0.9967 0.9722 0.9821
July 1.0062 0.9864 0.9947
August 1.0306 0.9974 1.0110
September 1.0262 0.9989 1.0141
October 1.0141 0.9858 1.0001
November 1.0263 0.9860 1.0100
December 1.0434 1.0160 1.0254