YEARLY HIGH
0.6135 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.5765 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5971 BHD

2012 SHP to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SHP to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.5765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0369 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5840 to the December average rate of 0.6082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6135 was down 2.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,067 BHD
2011 Average 3,019 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 2,883 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.71 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6107
0.5816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP to BHD 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 0.5937, compared to 0.6006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0295 BHD (High: 0.6113 / Low: 0.5819). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BHD (High: 0.6106 / Low: 0.6018).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6082) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+3.52%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6082
2011 Avg (December) 0.5876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5938 0.5765 0.5840
February 0.6014 0.5899 0.5953
March 0.6021 0.5887 0.5958
April 0.6117 0.5963 0.6026
May 0.6113 0.5819 0.5994
June 0.5925 0.5773 0.5851
July 0.5935 0.5820 0.5879
August 0.5981 0.5851 0.5922
September 0.6133 0.5984 0.6073
October 0.6106 0.6018 0.6060
November 0.6084 0.5978 0.6017
December 0.6135 0.6041 0.6082