YEARLY HIGH
1.3578 CUC
YEARLY LOW
1.3176 CUC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3419 CUC

2026 IMP to CUC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to CUC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.3578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.3176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 CUC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3516 to the December average rate of 1.3376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,789 CUC
Yearly Average 6,710 CUC
Yearly Trough Low 6,588 CUC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.18 CUC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3536
1.3302
ApriMayJuneJuly

IMP to CUC 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 1.3434, compared to 1.3376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0290 CUC (High: 1.3466 / Low: 1.3176). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 CUC (High: 1.3537 / Low: 1.3483).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2025) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2026 is 1.3462.

2026 Avg (May) 1.3462
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
April 1.3537 1.3483 1.3516
May 1.3578 1.3415 1.3462
June 1.3466 1.3176 1.3322
July 1.3505 1.3257 1.3376