2015 ILS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6939 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6088 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6501 WST

2015 ILS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.6939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.6088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6191 to the December average rate of 0.6683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6939 was up 2.50% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6770, 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 3,470 WST

2014 Average 3,267 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,044 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.33 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6752

0.6140

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 0.6331, compared to 0.6671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6331

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0398 WST (High: 0.6939 / Low: 0.6541). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 WST (High: 0.6476 / Low: 0.6282).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0398

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.6671) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0287 (+4.50%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.6671

2014 Avg (October) 0.6384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6304	0.6088	0.6191
February	0.6461	0.6231	0.6392
March	0.6319	0.6111	0.6224
April	0.6404	0.6199	0.6286
May	0.6476	0.6282	0.6367
June	0.6673	0.6427	0.6527
July	0.6809	0.6614	0.6701
August	0.6806	0.6561	0.6685
September	0.6820	0.6565	0.6663
October	0.6939	0.6541	0.6671
November	0.6757	0.6482	0.6621
December	0.6888	0.6526	0.6683