YEARLY HIGH
22.6209 LSL
YEARLY LOW
15.7757 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8945 LSL

2026 IMP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 22.6209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 15.7757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8452 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3185 to the December average rate of 21.9863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 22.6209 was up 14.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7054, 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 113,105 LSL
2025 Average 89,416 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 78,879 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,225.99 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

22.6293
15.3983
JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to LSL 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 18.3792, compared to 21.9863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.0667 LSL (High: 22.4210 / Low: 16.3544). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2450 LSL (High: 16.1289 / Low: 15.8839).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.0667
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2450

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 22.0267) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2271), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7997 (+20.85%).

2026 Avg (May) 22.0267
2025 Avg (May) 18.2271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5654 15.7757 16.3185
February 16.1289 15.8839 16.0009
March 17.2094 15.8869 16.7302
April 22.4210 16.3544 17.4022
May 22.6209 21.8540 22.0267
June 22.1270 21.4383 21.7968
July 22.3853 21.6754 21.9863