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2026 IMP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the IMP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 217.1986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 154.0838.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.1148 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.5907 to the December average rate of 215.4528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 217.1986 was up 39.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 156.0025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:
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IMP to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: JanâJun) was 176.3664, compared to 215.2863 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulâDec) by a margin of 38.9199 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 55.9549 ETB (High: 211.7557 / Low: 155.8008). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9247 ETB (High: 216.6150 / Low: 214.6904).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.6603 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 215.1199) against the same month in 2025 (average: 137.6777), the exchange rate shifted by +77.4421 (+56.25%).
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| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 156.5499 | 154.5689 | 155.5907 |
| February | 156.5856 | 154.4911 | 155.2578 |
| March | 157.4413 | 154.0838 | 155.8450 |
| April | 211.7557 | 155.8008 | 164.3122 |
| May | 215.8014 | 213.1406 | 214.4265 |
| June | 216.4727 | 209.2807 | 212.7662 |
| July | 217.1986 | 212.0757 | 215.1199 |
| August | 216.6150 | 214.6904 | 215.4528 |