YEARLY HIGH
0.6146 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.4337 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5274 IMP

2026 BGN to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.6146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.4337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1809 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6000 to the December average rate of 0.4364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6146 was up 1.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,073 IMP
2025 Average 2,890 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 2,169 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 904.60 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6214
0.4196
JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN 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 0.5426, 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 0.1061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5426
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: 0.6037 / Low: 0.4428). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 IMP (High: 0.4432 / Low: 0.4414).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1609
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.1326 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.6000) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0706 (+13.33%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.6000
2025 Avg (January) 0.5294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6146 0.5930 0.6000
February 0.6087 0.6017 0.6046
March 0.6013 0.5837 0.5909
April 0.6037 0.4428 0.5754
May 0.4432 0.4414 0.4428
June 0.4433 0.4404 0.4417
July 0.4394 0.4337 0.4364