YEARLY HIGH
1.3638 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.1282 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2343 ILS

2025 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 1.3638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2356 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2911 to the December average rate of 1.1414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.3638 was down 0.36% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.3687, 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 6,819 ILS
2024 Average 6,609 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,641 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,178.07 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.3371
1.1236
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 1.2844, compared to 1.1842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was June, with a trading range of 0.0825 ILS (High: 1.2852 / Low: 1.2027). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 ILS (High: 1.2854 / Low: 1.2655).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0825
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0464 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 1.3193) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.3424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0232 (-1.73%).

2025 Avg (April) 1.3193
2024 Avg (April) 1.3424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3163 1.2612 1.2911
February 1.2854 1.2655 1.2732
March 1.3319 1.2844 1.3063
April 1.3638 1.2907 1.3193
May 1.2915 1.2508 1.2729
June 1.2852 1.2027 1.2439
July 1.2329 1.1847 1.2045
August 1.2475 1.1997 1.2231
September 1.2228 1.1868 1.2023
October 1.1920 1.1607 1.1764
November 1.1677 1.1365 1.1578
December 1.1570 1.1282 1.1414