YEARLY HIGH
0.7175 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.5176 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6209 IMP

2026 AUD to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AUD to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.7175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.5176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1999 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6780 to the December average rate of 0.5206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7175 was up 6.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,588 IMP
2025 Average 3,225 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 2,588 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 999.72 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7241
0.5021
JanuMarcMayJuly

AUD 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 0.6376, compared to 0.5206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1893 IMP (High: 0.7175 / Low: 0.5282). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 IMP (High: 0.5345 / Low: 0.5304).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1893
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.1486 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.6814) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0523 (+8.31%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.6814
2025 Avg (April) 0.6291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7047 0.6678 0.6780
February 0.7125 0.6916 0.7056
March 0.7129 0.6845 0.7010
April 0.7175 0.5282 0.6814
May 0.5345 0.5304 0.5327
June 0.5338 0.5205 0.5269
July 0.5260 0.5176 0.5206