YEARLY HIGH
16025.9543 STD
YEARLY LOW
15212.2935 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15600.2366 STD

2020 BND to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 16025.9543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 15212.2935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 813.6608 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15960.7984 to the December average rate of 15516.1063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16025.9543 was up 0.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 16006.0860, 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 80,129,771 STD
2019 Average 77,691,319 STD
Yearly Trough Low 76,061,467 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,068,303.92 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16021.6300
15291.6513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to STD 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 15704.7453, compared to 15495.7279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 209.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15704.7453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15495.7279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 786.2123 STD (High: 15998.5057 / Low: 15212.2935). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 160.6072 STD (High: 15880.5903 / Low: 15719.9831).

March Spread (Volatile) ±786.2123
February Spread (Stable) ±160.6072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 281.6469 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -281.6469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 15960.7984) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13429.9430), the exchange rate shifted by +2530.8554 (+18.84%).

2020 Avg (January) 15960.7984
2019 Avg (January) 13429.9430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16025.9543 15790.7191 15960.7984
February 15880.5903 15719.9831 15793.1840
March 15998.5057 15212.2935 15614.6685
April 15642.8499 15322.7037 15484.5548
May 15746.9970 15459.2601 15560.6881
June 15926.8881 15643.7027 15814.5779
July 15786.3306 15544.7749 15697.4736
August 15581.3880 15298.4707 15415.8267
September 15467.7076 15262.8861 15352.4829
October 15515.9764 15311.3340 15442.4740
November 15666.4282 15406.0737 15550.0037
December 15682.4339 15321.3772 15516.1063