Germany 13-year Bund yield, month-end estimate
Germany 13-year Bund yield, month-end estimate stood at 3.7% in Sep 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Interest rates (monthly) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jun 1986 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Interest rates (monthly) table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| Government yield curve: month-end estimates | |||||||||||
| Residual maturity of 13.0 years, monthly data | 3.7 | 3.48 | 3.33 | 3.06 | 3.16 | 3.29 | 3.2 | 2.92 | 3.07 | 3.08 | |
| Residual maturity of 14.0 years, monthly data | 3.73 | 3.51 | 3.36 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.33 | 3.23 | 2.98 | 3.13 | 3.13 |
Understanding germany 13-year Bund yield, month-end estimate
Penetrating deep into the liability-matching spectrum, this variable mathematically extracts the projected yield for federal borrowing at exactly 13.0 years to maturity. The estimation framework translates the complex matrix of outstanding government bonds into a streamlined zero-coupon equivalent, isolating the raw cost of capital from individual security features. At this extended horizon, the influence of anticipated inflation and demographic trends heavily outweighs any residual expectations regarding immediate central bank policy. This specific row differs markedly from earlier curve segments by tracking a duration where structural supply shortages often occur, as debt naturally matures through this zone without new sovereign reinforcement.
Observers must measure changes across this dataset by subtracting consecutive end-of-month values, rather than relying on flawed year-on-year percentage calculations that mischaracterize bond market mechanics. The raw figures represent the unvarnished reality of market closes and contain zero seasonal adjustments. The curve methodology ensures high structural integrity across the time series, effectively bridging any gaps caused by the sporadic availability of seasoned bonds at this precise temporal marker. Users frequently err by comparing this highly specific point-in-time snapshot with moving averages, failing to account for the unique liquidity constraints that can temporarily distort prices on the final trading session of the month.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do demographic trends influence the yield at the 13.0 years mark?
- Long-term population aging dictates the demand for safe, deferred assets by national pension systems, structurally depressing yields in these deeply dated segments of the curve.
- What happens to the calculation if no bonds have exactly thirteen years remaining?
- The mathematical algorithm seamlessly interpolates the required data point by evaluating the exact pricing behavior of adjacent government bonds with twelve and fourteen years remaining.
- Are month-end estimates smoothed to remove extreme intraday price swings?
- This metric is explicitly designed as a pure, unadjusted snapshot of the final market close, capturing the exact price reality at that precise moment without any smoothing techniques.