2020 WST to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4138 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.2615 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2923 ILS

2020 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.4138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.2615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1523 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3149 to the December average rate of 1.2724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4138 was down 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4333, 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 7,069 ILS

2019 Average 6,777 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 6,308 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 761.51 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3255

1.2675

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 1.2925, compared to 1.2922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2925

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1317 ILS (High: 1.4138 / Low: 1.2821). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 ILS (High: 1.2852 / Low: 1.2650).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1317

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.3207) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3869), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0662 (-4.78%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.3207

2019 Avg (March) 1.3869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3313	1.3035	1.3149
February	1.3038	1.2658	1.2828
March	1.4138	1.2821	1.3207
April	1.3213	1.2616	1.2849
May	1.2852	1.2650	1.2723
June	1.3122	1.2615	1.2791
July	1.3065	1.2726	1.2936
August	1.3085	1.2759	1.2968
September	1.3331	1.2822	1.3079
October	1.3062	1.2697	1.2892
November	1.3055	1.2796	1.2934
December	1.2875	1.2637	1.2724