YEARLY HIGH
1.6082 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.4027 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4889 ILS

2010 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 1.6082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1.4027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2055 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4504 to the December average rate of 1.5243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,041 ILS
Yearly Average 7,445 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 7,014 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,027.36 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.5471
1.4416
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 1.4737, compared to 1.5041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 0.1455 ILS (High: 1.5482 / Low: 1.4027). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 ILS (High: 1.4719 / Low: 1.4418).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1455
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for November 2010 is 1.5384.

2010 Avg (November) 1.5384
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5058 1.4314 1.4504
February 1.4719 1.4418 1.4601
March 1.4947 1.4394 1.4703
April 1.4813 1.4374 1.4589
May 1.5705 1.4584 1.5016
June 1.5458 1.4579 1.5010
July 1.5150 1.4027 1.4764
August 1.5482 1.4027 1.4731
September 1.5800 1.4685 1.5020
October 1.5480 1.4482 1.5105
November 1.6082 1.4818 1.5384
December 1.5569 1.4824 1.5243