YEARLY HIGH
1.0043 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.9953 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0000 GBP

2012 SHP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SHP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 0.9953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0001 to the December average rate of 1.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0043 was up 0.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0038, 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 5,022 GBP
2011 Average 5,000 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,977 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.77 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0003
0.9998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP to GBP 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 first half (Jan–Jun) 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 GBP (High: 1.0010 / Low: 0.9953). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GBP (High: 1.0006 / Low: 0.9996).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, 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 (February 2012: 1.0003) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.02%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0003
2011 Avg (February) 1.0001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0006 0.9991 1.0001
February 1.0043 0.9990 1.0003
March 1.0022 0.9967 1.0001
April 1.0010 0.9953 0.9999
May 1.0007 0.9991 1.0000
June 1.0006 0.9993 1.0000
July 1.0018 0.9980 1.0000
August 1.0017 0.9984 0.9999
September 1.0007 0.9988 1.0000
October 1.0020 0.9978 1.0000
November 1.0006 0.9996 1.0001
December 1.0037 0.9992 1.0002