2018 WST to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4491 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.3428 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3994 ILS

2018 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.4491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.3428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1063 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3603 to the December average rate of 1.4393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4491 was down 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5129, 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 7,245 ILS

2017 Average 7,110 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 6,714 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 531.27 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4472

1.3524

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 1.3880, compared to 1.4109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0481 ILS (High: 1.4273 / Low: 1.3792). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 ILS (High: 1.4175 / Low: 1.3961).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.4393) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0647 (+4.70%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.4393

2017 Avg (December) 1.3747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3879	1.3428	1.3603
February	1.4273	1.3792	1.4010
March	1.3837	1.3568	1.3714
April	1.4097	1.3776	1.3952
May	1.4172	1.3834	1.3969
June	1.4196	1.3824	1.4031
July	1.4175	1.3961	1.4062
August	1.4366	1.3937	1.4158
September	1.4063	1.3779	1.3877
October	1.4235	1.3794	1.3960
November	1.4367	1.4035	1.4203
December	1.4491	1.4230	1.4393