2017 WST to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5129 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.3647 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4221 ILS

2017 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.5129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 1.3647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1482 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4878 to the December average rate of 1.3747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5129 was down 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5618, 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 7,564 ILS

2016 Average 7,547 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 6,823 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 741.17 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4991

1.3634

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 1.4347, compared to 1.4095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0697 ILS (High: 1.4510 / Low: 1.3813). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 ILS (High: 1.3935 / Low: 1.3647).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0458 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4878) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0340 (-2.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4878

2016 Avg (January) 1.5218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5129	1.4753	1.4878
February	1.4967	1.4407	1.4700
March	1.4663	1.4051	1.4357
April	1.4407	1.4019	1.4219
May	1.4188	1.3856	1.3986
June	1.4127	1.3813	1.3945
July	1.4510	1.3813	1.4212
August	1.4857	1.4252	1.4626
September	1.4512	1.3967	1.4168
October	1.4199	1.3794	1.3972
November	1.3999	1.3679	1.3847
December	1.3935	1.3647	1.3747