2026 IMP to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1868.3052 NGN

YEARLY LOW

1340.0000 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1616.2103 NGN

2026 IMP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1868.3052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1340.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 528.3052 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1419.9505 to the December average rate of 1839.4989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1868.3052 was up 11.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 1679.3100, 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 9,341,526 NGN

2025 Average 7,612,561 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 6,700,000 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,641,525.99 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1897.6691

1308.5854

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to NGN 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 1542.2083, compared to 1838.2162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 296.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1542.2083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1838.2162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 514.9830 NGN (High: 1855.8630 / Low: 1340.8800). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NGN (High: 1839.4989 / Low: 1839.4989).

April Spread (Volatile) ±514.9830

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 62.2748 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -62.2748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1848.5788) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1598.4731), the exchange rate shifted by +250.1056 (+15.65%).

2026 Avg (May) 1848.5788

2025 Avg (May) 1598.4731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1446.6200	1386.4800	1419.9505
February	1392.8501	1340.0000	1357.6757
March	1398.7400	1352.6275	1377.5519
April	1855.8630	1340.8800	1430.2301
May	1868.3052	1843.2080	1848.5788
June	1844.2626	1799.8918	1819.2627
July	1861.1706	1812.1968	1836.9335
August	1839.4989	1839.4989	1839.4989