2016 ILS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6909 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6403 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6626 WST

2016 ILS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.6909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6572 to the December average rate of 0.6626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6909 was down 0.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6939, 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 3,455 WST

2015 Average 3,251 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,201 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.19 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6724

0.6556

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 0.6614, compared to 0.6637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6614

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0375 WST (High: 0.6777 / Low: 0.6403). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 WST (High: 0.6763 / Low: 0.6673).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.6691) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0325 (+5.10%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.6691

2015 Avg (May) 0.6367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6777	0.6403	0.6572
February	0.6766	0.6544	0.6610
March	0.6686	0.6498	0.6570
April	0.6773	0.6629	0.6669
May	0.6909	0.6579	0.6691
June	0.6689	0.6462	0.6571
July	0.6740	0.6457	0.6587
August	0.6735	0.6605	0.6689
September	0.6763	0.6673	0.6710
October	0.6715	0.6545	0.6633
November	0.6657	0.6531	0.6579
December	0.6723	0.6525	0.6626