YEARLY HIGH
1.3292 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.1878 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2703 ILS

2021 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.3292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.1878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1414 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2859 to the December average rate of 1.2077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3292 was down 5.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,646 ILS
2020 Average 6,462 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,939 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 706.85 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3248
1.1971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to ILS 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 1.2965, compared to 1.2441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0605 ILS (High: 1.3103 / Low: 1.2499). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 ILS (High: 1.2572 / Low: 1.2494).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0605
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.3142) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3207), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-0.49%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.3142
2020 Avg (March) 1.3207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3103 1.2499 1.2859
February 1.3244 1.2899 1.3035
March 1.3292 1.3014 1.3142
April 1.3133 1.2788 1.2943
May 1.3063 1.2809 1.2932
June 1.2995 1.2761 1.2877
July 1.2960 1.2590 1.2835
August 1.2678 1.2485 1.2565
September 1.2572 1.2494 1.2517
October 1.2594 1.2296 1.2485
November 1.2426 1.2012 1.2165
December 1.2356 1.1878 1.2077