YEARLY HIGH
1.0047 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.9957 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0000 SHP

2012 GBP to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 1.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.9957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9999 to the December average rate of 0.9998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0047 was down 0.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,023 SHP
2011 Average 5,000 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 4,979 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.79 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0002
0.9997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.0000, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0056 SHP (High: 1.0047 / Low: 0.9990). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SHP (High: 1.0004 / Low: 0.9994).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.0001) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.02%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.0001
2011 Avg (April) 0.9999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0009 0.9994 0.9999
February 1.0010 0.9957 0.9997
March 1.0034 0.9978 0.9999
April 1.0047 0.9990 1.0001
May 1.0009 0.9993 1.0000
June 1.0007 0.9994 1.0000
July 1.0020 0.9982 1.0000
August 1.0016 0.9983 1.0001
September 1.0012 0.9993 1.0000
October 1.0022 0.9980 1.0000
November 1.0004 0.9994 0.9999
December 1.0008 0.9963 0.9998