YEARLY HIGH
0.7569 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6873 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7253 USD

2020 BND to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.6873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0696 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7403 to the December average rate of 0.7505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7569 was up 1.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7424, 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 3,784 USD
2019 Average 3,645 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,436 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348.16 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7554
0.6973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to USD 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 0.7154, compared to 0.7352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0382 USD (High: 0.7255 / Low: 0.6873). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 USD (High: 0.7379 / Low: 0.7319).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.7505) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+1.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.7505
2019 Avg (December) 0.7372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7433 0.7324 0.7403
February 0.7324 0.7133 0.7199
March 0.7255 0.6873 0.7065
April 0.7094 0.6948 0.7021
May 0.7141 0.7011 0.7057
June 0.7223 0.7095 0.7177
July 0.7288 0.7162 0.7202
August 0.7358 0.7265 0.7302
September 0.7371 0.7257 0.7323
October 0.7379 0.7319 0.7356
November 0.7478 0.7322 0.7421
December 0.7569 0.7454 0.7505