2026 IMP to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.2714 CNY

YEARLY LOW

6.8160 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

7.6935 CNY

2026 IMP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 9.2714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 6.8160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4553 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9719 to the December average rate of 9.0738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.2714 was up 26.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.3499, 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 46,357 CNY

2025 Average 35,936 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 34,080 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,276.73 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.3540

6.6690

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

IMP to CNY 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 7.6935, 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 7.6935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2.4264 CNY (High: 9.2424 / Low: 6.8160). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0509 CNY (High: 6.9973 / Low: 6.9464).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.4264

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0509

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 0.0616 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 9.1303) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.2222), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9081 (+26.42%).

2026 Avg (May) 9.1303

2025 Avg (May) 7.2222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9973	6.9464	6.9719
February	6.9517	6.8413	6.9103
March	6.9125	6.8582	6.8927
April	9.2424	6.8160	7.1818
May	9.2714	9.0956	9.1303
June	9.1079	9.0389	9.0738