2014 ILS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6770 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6015 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6534 WST

2014 ILS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.6770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.6015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0754 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6672 to the December average rate of 0.6110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6770 was up 1.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6698, 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 3,385 WST

2013 Average 3,206 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,008 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.22 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6766

0.6050

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 0.6647, compared to 0.6420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0311 WST (High: 0.6770 / Low: 0.6459). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 WST (High: 0.6695 / Low: 0.6647).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.6608) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.17%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.6608

2013 Avg (August) 0.6597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6725	0.6629	0.6672
February	0.6689	0.6610	0.6650
March	0.6736	0.6584	0.6677
April	0.6644	0.6563	0.6612
May	0.6667	0.6530	0.6603
June	0.6695	0.6647	0.6668
July	0.6756	0.6625	0.6706
August	0.6770	0.6459	0.6608
September	0.6510	0.6409	0.6450
October	0.6529	0.6262	0.6384
November	0.6420	0.6139	0.6266
December	0.6172	0.6015	0.6110