2012 SHP to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SHP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SHP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 32374.8322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 28633.5899.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3741.2423 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29446.2495 to the December average rate of 30226.2457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32374.8322 was up 9.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 29543.6513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SHP to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 29684.7514, compared to 30962.6959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1277.9445 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1592.2093 STD (High: 30725.5482 / Low: 29133.3389). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 416.5821 STD (High: 29683.9939 / Low: 29267.4119).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 724.6236 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 31609.3499) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27769.1757), the exchange rate shifted by +3840.1742 (+13.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29712.0822 | 28633.5899 | 29446.2495 |
| February | 29663.1404 | 28984.4185 | 29334.5072 |
| March | 29683.9939 | 29267.4119 | 29394.2337 |
| April | 30338.0691 | 29267.9637 | 29839.1258 |
| May | 30724.5726 | 29502.7205 | 30148.8933 |
| June | 30725.5482 | 29133.3389 | 29945.4987 |
| July | 31648.9718 | 30359.3232 | 30918.5643 |
| August | 32046.4010 | 31326.5591 | 31637.7411 |
| September | 32374.8322 | 30997.7990 | 31609.3499 |
| October | 31649.4365 | 30410.3615 | 30884.7262 |
| November | 30771.9624 | 30108.6807 | 30499.5479 |
| December | 30490.6366 | 30040.0491 | 30226.2457 |