YEARLY HIGH
0.8419 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.7523 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7878 WST

2021 ILS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.8419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.7523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0895 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7778 to the December average rate of 0.8281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8419 was up 6.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7927, 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 4,209 WST
2020 Average 3,870 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,762 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.68 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8348
0.7542
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 0.7714, compared to 0.8042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0369 WST (High: 0.8001 / Low: 0.7632). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 WST (High: 0.8004 / Low: 0.7954).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.8281) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0422 (+5.37%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.8281
2020 Avg (December) 0.7859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8001 0.7632 0.7778
February 0.7753 0.7551 0.7672
March 0.7684 0.7523 0.7609
April 0.7820 0.7615 0.7726
May 0.7807 0.7655 0.7733
June 0.7837 0.7695 0.7766
July 0.7943 0.7716 0.7792
August 0.8009 0.7887 0.7959
September 0.8004 0.7954 0.7989
October 0.8133 0.7940 0.8010
November 0.8325 0.8048 0.8221
December 0.8419 0.8093 0.8281