2026 ILS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9794 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.8637 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9064 WST

2026 ILS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.9794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.8637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1157 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8822 to the December average rate of 0.8999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9794 was up 10.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8863, 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 4,897 WST

2025 Average 4,061 WST

Yearly Trough Low 4,318 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 578.73 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9775

0.8663

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.9075, compared to 0.9032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9075

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0652 WST (High: 0.9793 / Low: 0.9142). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.8999 / Low: 0.8999).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0652

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.9682) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1826 (+23.23%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.9682

2025 Avg (May) 0.7857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8955	0.8733	0.8822
February	0.8980	0.8695	0.8806
March	0.8854	0.8637	0.8755
April	0.9284	0.8721	0.9046
May	0.9794	0.9322	0.9682
June	0.9793	0.9142	0.9339
July	0.9202	0.8945	0.9065
August	0.8999	0.8999	0.8999