2026 IMP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.6654 LRD

YEARLY LOW

177.8952 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

210.7906 LRD

2026 IMP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 249.6654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 177.8952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.7702 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.7369 to the December average rate of 242.5622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 249.6654 was up 23.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 202.1341, 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 1,248,327 LRD

2025 Average 965,386 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 889,476 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358,851.08 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

253.0480

175.2541

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to LRD 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 205.4954, compared to 242.5622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.0669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.4954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 242.5622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 65.7634 LRD (High: 248.8516 / Low: 183.0883). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3414 LRD (High: 183.7535 / Low: 182.4121).

April Spread (Volatile) ±65.7634

March Spread (Stable) ±1.3414

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.7796 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 246.5652) against the same month in 2025 (average: 199.7345), the exchange rate shifted by +46.8307 (+23.45%).

2026 Avg (May) 246.5652

2025 Avg (May) 199.7345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	185.3121	177.8952	181.7369
February	187.4498	182.9551	185.4489
March	183.7535	182.4121	183.2234
April	248.8516	183.0883	193.2122
May	249.6654	245.2777	246.5652
June	246.4076	239.8857	242.7856
July	244.8310	240.7458	242.5622