YEARLY HIGH
0.9982 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.9484 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9663 SHP

2012 XDR to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.9982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9895 to the December average rate of 0.9534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9982 was down 1.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,991 SHP
2011 Average 4,923 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 4,742 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 248.97 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9931
0.9498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.9740, compared to 0.9587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0246 SHP (High: 0.9771 / Low: 0.9525). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 SHP (High: 0.9590 / Low: 0.9499).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9895) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+0.87%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9895
2011 Avg (January) 0.9810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9982 0.9823 0.9895
February 0.9855 0.9718 0.9795
March 0.9821 0.9679 0.9738
April 0.9716 0.9535 0.9642
May 0.9771 0.9525 0.9617
June 0.9845 0.9670 0.9751
July 0.9750 0.9594 0.9660
August 0.9706 0.9552 0.9623
September 0.9590 0.9499 0.9541
October 0.9636 0.9529 0.9582
November 0.9621 0.9527 0.9582
December 0.9577 0.9484 0.9534