2022 WST to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3415 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.1863 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2553 ILS

2022 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 1.3415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.1863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1552 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2057 to the December average rate of 1.2799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3415 was up 0.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3292, 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 6,707 ILS

2021 Average 6,350 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 5,931 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 775.80 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3012

1.1970

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 1.2519, compared to 1.2587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0974 ILS (High: 1.3117 / Low: 1.2143). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 ILS (High: 1.2486 / Low: 1.2163).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0974

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0552 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 1.2925) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.06%).

2022 Avg (May) 1.2925

2021 Avg (May) 1.2932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2322	1.1863	1.2057
February	1.2486	1.2163	1.2277
March	1.2609	1.2215	1.2402
April	1.2956	1.2299	1.2539
May	1.3415	1.2731	1.2925
June	1.3127	1.2695	1.2916
July	1.3192	1.2562	1.2790
August	1.2462	1.1949	1.2239
September	1.2896	1.2476	1.2677
October	1.2950	1.2370	1.2626
November	1.2680	1.2212	1.2389
December	1.3117	1.2143	1.2799