Comprehensive historical yields, major events and long-term performance analysis
All-Time High Yield
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October 2018
All-Time Low Yield
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March 2020
Average Yield
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Last 10 Years
Volatility
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Last 12 Months
Long-term historical yield data and trends
Significant events that impacted bond yields over time
Global pandemic triggers massive flight to safety, driving government bond yields to historic lows as investors seek refuge in sovereign debt.
Central banks signal shift toward hawkish policy stance in response to rising inflation, causing bond yields to rise across the curve.
International conflict creates safe-haven flows into government bonds, driving yields lower and increasing market volatility.
Rapid interest rate increases to combat inflation push bond yields to multi-year highs, reshaping the yield curve dynamics.
Unexpected GDP growth and employment figures exceed forecasts, pushing bond yields higher on reduced recession concerns.
Financial sector concerns create temporary flight-to-quality dynamics, driving government bond yields lower amid risk-off sentiment.