2026 IMP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

89.6155 AFN

YEARLY LOW

62.0000 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

73.7117 AFN

2026 IMP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 89.6155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 62.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6155 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5234 to the December average rate of 87.3667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 89.6155 was up 14.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 78.5425, 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 448,078 AFN

2025 Average 348,675 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 310,000 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,077.63 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

89.7961

60.6432

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to AFN 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 71.4358, compared to 87.3667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.4358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.3667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 22.1586 AFN (High: 85.1586 / Low: 63.0000). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1387 AFN (High: 66.1387 / Low: 65.0000).

April Spread (Volatile) ±22.1586

January Spread (Stable) ±1.1387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 87.3667) against the same month in 2025 (average: 69.4074), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9594 (+25.88%).

2026 Avg (July) 87.3667

2025 Avg (July) 69.4074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.1387	65.0000	65.5234
February	66.0000	62.0000	64.0018
March	64.0000	62.5000	63.0726
April	85.1586	63.0000	66.9311
May	86.2203	83.9278	84.7897
June	85.8405	83.1602	84.2963
July	89.6155	84.1404	87.3667