YEARLY HIGH
0.7602 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.7275 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7444 USD

2021 BND to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BND to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.7602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.7275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7537 to the December average rate of 0.7335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7602 was up 0.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7569, 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 3,801 USD
2020 Average 3,627 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,638 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.63 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7557
0.7315
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 0.7505, compared to 0.7382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0134 USD (High: 0.7444 / Low: 0.7310). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 USD (High: 0.7568 / Low: 0.7488).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.7537) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+1.81%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.7537
2020 Avg (January) 0.7403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7602 0.7500 0.7537
February 0.7588 0.7473 0.7533
March 0.7514 0.7413 0.7451
April 0.7559 0.7426 0.7489
May 0.7568 0.7488 0.7522
June 0.7559 0.7427 0.7499
July 0.7444 0.7310 0.7386
August 0.7449 0.7335 0.7380
September 0.7468 0.7344 0.7422
October 0.7443 0.7353 0.7403
November 0.7423 0.7298 0.7366
December 0.7407 0.7275 0.7335