YEARLY HIGH
1.7345 SHP
YEARLY LOW
1.6300 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6750 SHP

2012 BHD to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.7345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.6300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1044 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7123 to the December average rate of 1.6441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7345 was up 0.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,672 SHP
2011 Average 8,283 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 8,150 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 522.23 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7192
1.6373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1.6847, compared to 1.6654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0829 SHP (High: 1.7186 / Low: 1.6358). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 SHP (High: 1.6617 / Low: 1.6376).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7123) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+1.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7123
2011 Avg (January) 1.6844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7345 1.6842 1.7123
February 1.6951 1.6627 1.6799
March 1.6986 1.6608 1.6784
April 1.6769 1.6348 1.6596
May 1.7186 1.6358 1.6687
June 1.7323 1.6877 1.7092
July 1.7182 1.6850 1.7010
August 1.7091 1.6721 1.6886
September 1.6712 1.6306 1.6468
October 1.6617 1.6376 1.6502
November 1.6728 1.6437 1.6619
December 1.6553 1.6300 1.6441