YEARLY HIGH
0.6446 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.6189 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6313 SHP

2012 CAD to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.6446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.6189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6358 to the December average rate of 0.6257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6446 was down 1.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,223 SHP
2011 Average 3,154 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,094 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.72 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6428
0.6202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 0.6305, compared to 0.6320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0193 SHP (High: 0.6393 / Low: 0.6200). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 SHP (High: 0.6298 / Low: 0.6227).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6409) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+2.98%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6409
2011 Avg (August) 0.6224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6418 0.6307 0.6358
February 0.6389 0.6276 0.6340
March 0.6444 0.6289 0.6361
April 0.6345 0.6244 0.6293
May 0.6272 0.6189 0.6220
June 0.6298 0.6227 0.6260
July 0.6365 0.6267 0.6325
August 0.6446 0.6350 0.6409
September 0.6403 0.6276 0.6342
October 0.6393 0.6200 0.6304
November 0.6304 0.6211 0.6283
December 0.6306 0.6200 0.6257