2017 ILS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7328 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.6610 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7036 WST

2017 ILS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.7328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.6610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6721 to the December average rate of 0.7275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7328 was up 6.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6909, 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 3,664 WST

2016 Average 3,313 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,305 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7330

0.6666

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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 0.6974, compared to 0.7098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6974

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0348 WST (High: 0.7239 / Low: 0.6892). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 WST (High: 0.7328 / Low: 0.7176).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7275) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0649 (+9.79%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7275

2016 Avg (December) 0.6626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6778	0.6610	0.6721
February	0.6941	0.6681	0.6803
March	0.7117	0.6820	0.6966
April	0.7133	0.6941	0.7033
May	0.7217	0.7048	0.7150
June	0.7239	0.7079	0.7171
July	0.7239	0.6892	0.7038
August	0.7016	0.6731	0.6838
September	0.7160	0.6891	0.7059
October	0.7249	0.7043	0.7158
November	0.7310	0.7143	0.7222
December	0.7328	0.7176	0.7275