YEARLY HIGH
0.5386 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.5068 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5207 XDR

2020 BND to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.5386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.5068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5364 to the December average rate of 0.5217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5386 was down 0.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5434, 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 2,693 XDR
2019 Average 2,634 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,534 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.94 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5386
0.5127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to XDR 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 0.5216, compared to 0.5198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0169 XDR (High: 0.5236 / Low: 0.5068). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 XDR (High: 0.5207 / Low: 0.5166).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.5364) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0797 (+17.46%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.5364
2019 Avg (January) 0.4567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5386 0.5321 0.5364
February 0.5321 0.5224 0.5257
March 0.5236 0.5068 0.5149
April 0.5197 0.5099 0.5148
May 0.5209 0.5151 0.5173
June 0.5220 0.5172 0.5202
July 0.5209 0.5160 0.5183
August 0.5196 0.5153 0.5172
September 0.5207 0.5166 0.5185
October 0.5221 0.5178 0.5207
November 0.5242 0.5191 0.5221
December 0.5248 0.5190 0.5217