YEARLY HIGH
0.6834 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.6200 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6536 SHP

2012 AUD to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.6834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.6200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0634 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6706 to the December average rate of 0.6481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6834 was up 1.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,417 SHP
2011 Average 3,220 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,100 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.90 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6829
0.6215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to SHP 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 0.6550, compared to 0.6521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0276 SHP (High: 0.6784 / Low: 0.6508). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 SHP (High: 0.6519 / Low: 0.6405).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6778) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0521 (+8.33%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6778
2011 Avg (February) 0.6257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6784 0.6566 0.6706
February 0.6834 0.6704 0.6778
March 0.6784 0.6508 0.6661
April 0.6543 0.6380 0.6472
May 0.6377 0.6200 0.6266
June 0.6529 0.6307 0.6418
July 0.6706 0.6532 0.6607
August 0.6776 0.6512 0.6667
September 0.6519 0.6405 0.6458
October 0.6460 0.6305 0.6401
November 0.6570 0.6442 0.6515
December 0.6537 0.6406 0.6481