2026 WST to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1578 ILS

YEARLY LOW

1.0210 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1045 ILS

2026 WST to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.1578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1368 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1335 to the December average rate of 1.1113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1578 was down 15.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3638, 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 5,789 ILS

2025 Average 6,170 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 5,105 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 684.14 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1531

1.0222

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.1036, compared to 1.1072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1036

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0728 ILS (High: 1.0939 / Low: 1.0211). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 1.1113 / Low: 1.1113).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0728 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.1422) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1641 (-12.56%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.1422

2025 Avg (March) 1.3063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1451	1.1166	1.1335
February	1.1501	1.1135	1.1357
March	1.1578	1.1295	1.1422
April	1.1467	1.0772	1.1059
May	1.0727	1.0210	1.0331
June	1.0939	1.0211	1.0711
July	1.1179	1.0867	1.1032
August	1.1113	1.1113	1.1113