2016 WST to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5618 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.4474 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5095 ILS

2016 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.5618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1.4474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1145 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5218 to the December average rate of 1.5092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5618 was down 4.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6425, 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 7,809 ILS

2015 Average 7,698 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 7,237 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 572.34 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5253

1.4871

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 1.5122, compared to 1.5068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5122

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0864 ILS (High: 1.5618 / Low: 1.4755). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 ILS (High: 1.4986 / Low: 1.4786).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0864

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.5218) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0936 (-5.79%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.5218

2015 Avg (January) 1.6154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5618	1.4755	1.5218
February	1.5282	1.4780	1.5129
March	1.5388	1.4956	1.5221
April	1.5086	1.4765	1.4995
May	1.5199	1.4474	1.4946
June	1.5475	1.4949	1.5220
July	1.5488	1.4838	1.5184
August	1.5141	1.4847	1.4951
September	1.4986	1.4786	1.4903
October	1.5278	1.4891	1.5077
November	1.5311	1.5022	1.5200
December	1.5325	1.4875	1.5092