2 Year Treasury Rate 4.2 for
2 Year Treasury Rate came in at 4.2 (Percent) for Aug 27 2026, up 0.24% from 4.19 the prior day and 16.99% above its level of 3.59 one year ago. The series has averaged 2.73 since 1995, reaching a record high of 6.93 in May 2000 and a record low of 0.09 in February 2021.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | 4.2 |
| August 26, 2026 | 4.19 |
| August 25, 2026 | 4.17 |
| August 24, 2026 | 4.24 |
| August 21, 2026 | 4.24 |
| August 20, 2026 | 4.19 |
| August 19, 2026 | 4.19 |
| August 18, 2026 | 4.19 |
| August 17, 2026 | 4.19 |
| August 14, 2026 | 4.17 |
| August 13, 2026 | 4.15 |
| August 12, 2026 | 4.2 |
| August 11, 2026 | 4.22 |
| August 10, 2026 | 4.25 |
| August 7, 2026 | 4.19 |
| August 6, 2026 | 4.25 |
| August 5, 2026 | 4.18 |
| August 4, 2026 | 4.2 |
| August 3, 2026 | 4.25 |
| July 31, 2026 | 4.28 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2011 | 0.65 |
| April 26, 2011 | 0.65 |
| April 25, 2011 | 0.67 |
| April 21, 2011 | 0.68 |
| April 20, 2011 | 0.69 |
| April 19, 2011 | 0.68 |
| April 18, 2011 | 0.69 |
| April 15, 2011 | 0.71 |
| April 14, 2011 | 0.77 |
| April 13, 2011 | 0.75 |
| April 12, 2011 | 0.77 |
| April 11, 2011 | 0.85 |
| April 8, 2011 | 0.83 |
| April 7, 2011 | 0.81 |
| April 6, 2011 | 0.85 |
| April 5, 2011 | 0.84 |
| April 4, 2011 | 0.77 |
| April 1, 2011 | 0.8 |
| March 31, 2011 | 0.8 |
| March 30, 2011 | 0.8 |
About 2 Year Treasury Rate
What it measures
The 2-year Treasury rate (FRED series DGS2) is the daily constant maturity yield on US Treasury notes with two years to maturity, interpolated by the Treasury from the yields of actively traded securities and distributed through the Federal Reserve H.15 release. It is quoted as an annualized percentage on an investment basis.
Why it matters
The 2-year note is the market instrument most sensitive to the expected path of Fed policy over the coming cycle, so traders treat it as the purest expression of rate expectations beyond the very short end. It forms the short leg of the benchmark 10-year minus 2-year spread and reacts sharply to inflation surprises and FOMC communication.
How to read it
A rising 2-year yield indicates markets pricing tighter policy or higher inflation over the next two years; a rapid fall usually signals expected cuts, often during growth scares. When the 2-year yield moves above the 10-year, the resulting inversion has preceded most modern US recessions. Day-to-day moves around data releases can be large relative to longer maturities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current 2 Year Treasury Rate?
2 Year Treasury Rate is 4.2 (Percent) as of August 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of 2 Year Treasury Rate?
The highest value on record is 6.93 (May 2000) and the lowest is 0.09 (February 2021).
How often is 2 Year Treasury Rate updated?
2 Year Treasury Rate is published on a daily basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 4.2 |
| Latest Period | Aug 27 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 28 2026, 03:16 |
| Value Previous Day | 4.19 |
| Change From Previous Day | 0.24% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 3.59 |
| Change From Year Ago | 16.99% |
| Average Growth Rate | -0.68%/yr |
| Record High (May 2000) | 6.93 |
| Record Low (Feb 2021) | 0.09 |
| Long-Term Average | 2.73 |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Adjustment | Not Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 3.89 |
| 2025 | 3.81 |
| 2024 | 4.37 |
| 2023 | 4.58 |
| 2022 | 2.99 |
| 2021 | 0.27 |
| 2020 | 0.39 |
| 2019 | 1.97 |
| 2018 | 2.53 |
| 2017 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 0.83 |
| 2015 | 0.69 |
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