2013 WST to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6499 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.4930 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5613 ILS

2013 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.6499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1569 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6352 to the December average rate of 1.5074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6499 was down 7.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7867, 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 8,250 ILS

2012 Average 8,338 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 7,465 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 784.71 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6480

1.4947

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 1.5981, compared to 1.5244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0624 ILS (High: 1.6400 / Low: 1.5776). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 ILS (High: 1.5438 / Low: 1.5209).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.6352) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+2.23%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.6352

2012 Avg (January) 1.5995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6499	1.6226	1.6352
February	1.6392	1.6136	1.6230
March	1.6400	1.5776	1.6020
April	1.6124	1.5678	1.5871
May	1.6038	1.5476	1.5779
June	1.6058	1.5441	1.5632
July	1.5645	1.5169	1.5351
August	1.5456	1.4988	1.5159
September	1.5623	1.5071	1.5286
October	1.5438	1.5209	1.5326
November	1.5421	1.5047	1.5268
December	1.5191	1.4930	1.5074