YEARLY HIGH
1.0544 XDR
YEARLY LOW
1.0018 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0350 XDR

2012 SHP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SHP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.0018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0106 to the December average rate of 1.0489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0544 was up 1.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0424, 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 5,272 XDR
2011 Average 5,079 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 5,009 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.99 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0527
1.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP to XDR 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 1.0269, compared to 1.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0264 XDR (High: 1.0498 / Low: 1.0234). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 XDR (High: 1.0527 / Low: 1.0428).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0489) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0396 (+3.92%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0489
2011 Avg (December) 1.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0181 1.0018 1.0106
February 1.0290 1.0147 1.0209
March 1.0332 1.0182 1.0269
April 1.0487 1.0293 1.0372
May 1.0498 1.0234 1.0399
June 1.0341 1.0157 1.0256
July 1.0423 1.0257 1.0353
August 1.0469 1.0303 1.0392
September 1.0527 1.0428 1.0481
October 1.0494 1.0378 1.0436
November 1.0497 1.0394 1.0437
December 1.0544 1.0441 1.0489