SHIB Volatility Analysis for CPI, 12th May 2021

Data Analysis

The data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics for Consumer Price Index on 12th May, 2021 has come in at an increase to 0.8% for April 2021. Compared to the previous release for March 2021 at 0.7%, we can see that prices & inflation is increasing month over month.

To see the impact and volatility of SHIB's price during the CPI release, we will first observe the difference in volume and price changes on the 4-hours chart, followed by the 15-minutes chart. Change in prices will be be determined by the high and low prices instead of the opening and closing prices.

4-Hours Chart Analysis

In the period prior to the release, the trading volume was 8.484T SHIB with prices swinging between 0.000028 and 0.000032, representing a swing of 12.67%. Subsequently, the trading volume decreased by 10% to 7.66T SHIB. Price action ranged from a low of 0.000025 to a high of 0.000029, a difference of 11.97%

15-Minutes Chart Analysis

Analysing on a lower time frame to get a more accurate picture, 538.829B SHIB in trading volume was observed prior to the data release. Prices ranged between a low of 0.000028 to a high of 0.000029, a 3.64% change. Immediately following, trading volume decreased by 42% to 312.106B SHIB. At this time, Shiba Inu hit a low of 0.000028 with a high of 0.000029, a change of 2.35%.

About Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates the CPI as a weighted average of prices for a basket of goods and services representative of aggregate U.S. consumer spending. The CPI is one of the most popular measures of inflation and deflation. The index is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).