YEARLY HIGH
1.2311 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.0463 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1167 NZD

2020 BND to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1.2311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1848 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1196 to the December average rate of 1.0577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2311 was up 3.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1859, 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 6,156 NZD
2019 Average 5,536 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,232 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 923.87 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1806
1.0465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to NZD 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 1.1428, compared to 1.0905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0915 NZD (High: 1.2311 / Low: 1.1396). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 NZD (High: 1.0670 / Low: 1.0463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0915
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1695) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0832), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0863 (+7.96%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1695
2019 Avg (March) 1.0832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1331 1.0979 1.1196
February 1.1470 1.1147 1.1264
March 1.2311 1.1396 1.1695
April 1.1898 1.1509 1.1685
May 1.1871 1.1363 1.1594
June 1.1294 1.0942 1.1134
July 1.1054 1.0830 1.0933
August 1.1195 1.0867 1.1055
September 1.1192 1.0863 1.0985
October 1.1200 1.0987 1.1081
November 1.1111 1.0620 1.0801
December 1.0670 1.0463 1.0577