YEARLY HIGH
15.9642 BOB
YEARLY LOW
6.8572 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2194 BOB

2026 IMP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 15.9642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 6.8572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1071 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9157 to the December average rate of 15.9555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 130.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.9642 was up 127.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,821 BOB
2025 Average 34,564 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 34,286 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,535.28 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

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IMP to BOB 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 7.7513, compared to 13.6238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 6.6421 BOB (High: 15.8188 / Low: 9.1767). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 BOB (High: 15.9642 / Low: 15.9404).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą6.6421
August Spread (Stable) Âą0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0895 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 15.9555) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.9059), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0496 (+131.04%).

2026 Avg (August) 15.9555
2025 Avg (August) 6.9059

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January 6.9412 6.8572 6.9157
February 6.9653 6.8891 6.9091
March 6.9425 6.8734 6.9129
April 9.3717 6.8945 7.2571
May 9.3842 9.2741 9.3012
June 9.3093 9.1007 9.2117
July 15.8188 9.1767 11.2922
August 15.9642 15.9404 15.9555