YEARLY HIGH
6.9524 BRL
YEARLY LOW
4.9539 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9414 BRL

2026 IMP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 6.9524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 4.9539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9985 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3445 to the December average rate of 6.8612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.9524 was up 10.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.3015, 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 34,762 BRL
2025 Average 27,970 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 24,770 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,992.50 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.0271
5.0369
JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to BRL 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 5.7881, compared to 6.8612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.8135 BRL (High: 6.7674 / Low: 4.9539). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 BRL (High: 6.8135 / Low: 6.7794).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.8135
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1418 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 6.8612) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.5329), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3283 (+24.01%).

2026 Avg (July) 6.8612
2025 Avg (July) 5.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5185 5.1862 5.3445
February 5.2729 5.1245 5.2028
March 5.3309 5.1306 5.2455
April 6.7674 4.9539 5.2951
May 6.8135 6.7794 6.7963
June 6.9464 6.7744 6.8443
July 6.9524 6.7816 6.8612