YEARLY HIGH
0.1458 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0612 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1181 IMP

2026 BOB to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1446 to the December average rate of 0.0621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1458 was down 0.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 729 IMP
2025 Average 723 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 306 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.09 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

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2026 рдХреЗ рджреМрд░рд╛рди рдорд╣реАрдиреЗ рдХреЗ рдФрд╕рдд рдЙрддрд╛рд░-рдЪрдврд╝рд╛рд╡ред

0.1530
0.0538
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BOB 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.1316, compared to 0.0776 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0540 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.1316
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0458 IMP (High: 0.1090 / Low: 0.0632). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 IMP (High: 0.1078 / Low: 0.1066).

July Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0458
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0013

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 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1446) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.03%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1446
2025 Avg (January) 0.1446

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1458 0.1441 0.1446
February 0.1452 0.1436 0.1447
March 0.1455 0.1440 0.1447
April 0.1450 0.1067 0.1394
May 0.1078 0.1066 0.1075
June 0.1099 0.1074 0.1086
July 0.1090 0.0632 0.0931
August 0.0628 0.0612 0.0621