2012 WST to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7867 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.5605 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6676 ILS

2012 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 1.7867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.5605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2261 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5995 to the December average rate of 1.6519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7867 was up 7.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6563, 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 8,933 ILS

2011 Average 7,706 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 7,803 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.70 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7492

1.5859

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 1.6369, compared to 1.6984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6369

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1492 ILS (High: 1.7867 / Low: 1.6375). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 ILS (High: 1.6604 / Low: 1.6353).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1492

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.6980) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1822 (+12.02%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.6980

2011 Avg (July) 1.5158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6490	1.5605	1.5995
February	1.6834	1.6129	1.6401
March	1.6988	1.6329	1.6735
April	1.6604	1.6353	1.6481
May	1.7067	1.5855	1.6287
June	1.6888	1.6126	1.6313
July	1.7867	1.6375	1.6980
August	1.7731	1.7135	1.7356
September	1.7445	1.6958	1.7250
October	1.7315	1.6540	1.6827
November	1.7270	1.6413	1.6968
December	1.6721	1.6295	1.6519