YEARLY HIGH
0.1284 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0940 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1133 IMP

2026 HKD to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1283 to the December average rate of 0.0953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1284 was down 0.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,211 IMP
2025 Average 3,207 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 2,350 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 861.15 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1316
0.0915
JanuMarcMayJuly

HKD 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 0.1162, compared to 0.0953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0336 IMP (High: 0.1278 / Low: 0.0943). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 IMP (High: 0.1280 / Low: 0.1278).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1283) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1285), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1283
2025 Avg (January) 0.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1284 0.1280 0.1283
February 0.1280 0.1278 0.1279
March 0.1281 0.1276 0.1278
April 0.1278 0.0943 0.1229
May 0.0952 0.0940 0.0948
June 0.0968 0.0948 0.0958
July 0.0962 0.0945 0.0953