YEARLY HIGH
0.6122 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.4340 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5275 IMP

2026 BAM to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.6122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.4340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1782 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5996 to the December average rate of 0.4364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6122 was up 1.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,061 IMP
2025 Average 2,889 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 2,170 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 891.10 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6218
0.4196
JanuMarcMayJuly

BAM 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 0.5427, compared to 0.4364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1609 IMP (High: 0.6033 / Low: 0.4424). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 IMP (High: 0.4432 / Low: 0.4411).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1609
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.1328 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.5996) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0703 (+13.29%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.5996
2025 Avg (January) 0.5293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6122 0.5934 0.5996
February 0.6089 0.6016 0.6049
March 0.6043 0.5859 0.5915
April 0.6033 0.4424 0.5753
May 0.4432 0.4411 0.4425
June 0.4474 0.4403 0.4424
July 0.4398 0.4340 0.4364