2012 ILS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6408 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5597 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6001 WST

2012 ILS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.6408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.5597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6253 to the December average rate of 0.6054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6408 was down 8.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,204 WST

2011 Average 3,247 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,799 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.55 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6302

0.5713

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to WST 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 0.6111, compared to 0.5891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0510 WST (High: 0.6107 / Low: 0.5597). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 WST (High: 0.6115 / Low: 0.6023).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6253) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0301 (-4.59%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6253

2011 Avg (January) 0.6554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6408	0.6064	0.6253
February	0.6200	0.5940	0.6099
March	0.6124	0.5887	0.5976
April	0.6115	0.6023	0.6068
May	0.6307	0.5859	0.6143
June	0.6201	0.5921	0.6131
July	0.6107	0.5597	0.5894
August	0.5836	0.5640	0.5762
September	0.5897	0.5732	0.5797
October	0.6046	0.5775	0.5943
November	0.6093	0.5790	0.5894
December	0.6137	0.5980	0.6054