2026 IMP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

217.1986 ETB

YEARLY LOW

154.0838 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

181.9026 ETB

2026 IMP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 217.1986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 154.0838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.1148 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.5907 to the December average rate of 215.1199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 217.1986 was up 39.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 156.0025, 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 1,085,993 ETB

2025 Average 694,654 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 770,419 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 315,574.04 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

221.1061

149.2716

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to ETB 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 176.3664, compared to 215.1199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.7535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.3664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.1199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 55.9549 ETB (High: 211.7557 / Low: 155.8008). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9811 ETB (High: 156.5499 / Low: 154.5689).

April Spread (Volatile) ±55.9549

January Spread (Stable) ±1.9811

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 1.6603 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 215.1199) against the same month in 2025 (average: 137.6777), the exchange rate shifted by +77.4421 (+56.25%).

2026 Avg (July) 215.1199

2025 Avg (July) 137.6777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	156.5499	154.5689	155.5907
February	156.5856	154.4911	155.2578
March	157.4413	154.0838	155.8450
April	211.7557	155.8008	164.3122
May	215.8014	213.1406	214.4265
June	216.4727	209.2807	212.7662
July	217.1986	212.0757	215.1199