2026 IMP to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

168.7978 ISK

YEARLY LOW

120.7700 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.9741 ISK

2026 IMP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 168.7978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 120.7700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.0278 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.7327 to the December average rate of 167.9052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 168.7978 was up 18.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 142.4512, 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 843,989 ISK

2025 Average 641,278 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 603,850 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,139.21 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

172.4552

117.8550

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to ISK 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 138.8189, compared to 167.9052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.0863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.8189

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.9052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 44.4855 ISK (High: 166.0055 / Low: 121.5200). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3524 ISK (High: 166.5749 / Low: 165.2225).

April Spread (Volatile) ±44.4855

May Spread (Stable) ±1.3524

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 2.3277 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 167.9052) against the same month in 2025 (average: 121.8881), the exchange rate shifted by +46.0171 (+37.75%).

2026 Avg (July) 167.9052

2025 Avg (July) 121.8881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	126.5869	120.7700	124.7327
February	123.1300	121.3300	122.4050
March	126.3000	121.2672	124.5588
April	166.0055	121.5200	129.1179
May	166.5749	165.2225	165.5605
June	167.1732	165.6366	166.5383
July	168.7978	165.8909	167.9052