YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0138 IMP

2026 AFN to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0161 was up 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81 IMP
2025 Average 72 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 56 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.85 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0163
0.0110
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN 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 0.0142, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0041 IMP (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 IMP (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0151).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0156) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+15.23%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0156
2025 Avg (February) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0154 0.0151 0.0153
February 0.0161 0.0152 0.0156
March 0.0160 0.0156 0.0159
April 0.0159 0.0117 0.0151
May 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118
June 0.0120 0.0116 0.0119
July 0.0119 0.0112 0.0114