YEARLY HIGH
2.2671 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.6334 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8812 BAM

2026 IMP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.2671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.6334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6337 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6678 to the December average rate of 2.2581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2671 was up 18.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9190, 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 11,336 BAM
2025 Average 8,670 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 8,167 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,168.64 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.3207
1.5925
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

IMP to BAM 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 1.8812, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.6029 BAM (High: 2.2604 / Low: 1.6575). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 BAM (High: 2.2671 / Low: 2.2563).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6029
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 2.2601) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5262 (+30.35%).

2026 Avg (May) 2.2601
2025 Avg (May) 1.7339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6852 1.6334 1.6678
February 1.6623 1.6423 1.6532
March 1.7067 1.6547 1.6907
April 2.2604 1.6575 1.7576
May 2.2671 2.2563 2.2601
June 2.2668 2.2425 2.2581