YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0046 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0056 IMP

2026 ETB to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0064 to the December average rate of 0.0046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0065 was down 18.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 IMP
2025 Average 36 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 23 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.43 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0066
0.0045
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0017 IMP (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 IMP (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0046).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0064) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-16.54%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0064
2025 Avg (March) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
February 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
March 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
April 0.0064 0.0047 0.0062
May 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
June 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
July 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046