YEARLY HIGH
0.2723 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.2005 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2413 IMP

2026 AED to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.2005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2723 to the December average rate of 0.2036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2723 was down 0.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,361 IMP
2025 Average 1,361 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 1,003 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.77 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2793
0.1952
JanuMarcMayJuly

AED to IMP 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 0.2476, compared to 0.2036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0711 IMP (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2012). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2723).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0711
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0599 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2723) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2723
2025 Avg (January) 0.2723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2723 0.2723 0.2723
February 0.2723 0.2723 0.2723
March 0.2723 0.2722 0.2723
April 0.2723 0.2012 0.2622
May 0.2030 0.2005 0.2022
June 0.2067 0.2022 0.2044
July 0.2054 0.2016 0.2036