2026 IMP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1093 BOB

YEARLY LOW

6.8572 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.2356 BOB

2026 IMP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 15.1093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 6.8572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2522 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9157 to the December average rate of 11.1413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 61.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.1093 was up 115.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.0191, 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 75,547 BOB

2025 Average 34,564 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 34,286 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,260.90 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.5645

6.4858

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to BOB 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 7.7513, compared to 11.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 5.9327 BOB (High: 15.1093 / Low: 9.1767). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0691 BOB (High: 6.9425 / Low: 6.8734).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.9327

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0691

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0895 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 11.1413) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.9104), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2309 (+61.22%).

2026 Avg (July) 11.1413

2025 Avg (July) 6.9104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9412	6.8572	6.9157
February	6.9653	6.8891	6.9091
March	6.9425	6.8734	6.9129
April	9.3717	6.8945	7.2571
May	9.3842	9.2741	9.3012
June	9.3093	9.1007	9.2117
July	15.1093	9.1767	11.1413