YEARLY HIGH
13.1614 NOK
YEARLY LOW
9.3031 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2677 NOK

2026 IMP to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 13.1614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 9.3031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8583 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9467 to the December average rate of 12.7694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.1614 was up 14.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.4758, 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 65,807 NOK
2025 Average 51,951 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 46,516 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,291.41 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.3287
9.2350
JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to NOK 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 10.7307, compared to 12.8785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 3.2965 NOK (High: 12.5996 / Low: 9.3031). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NOK (High: 12.7694 / Low: 12.7694).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2965
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.3705 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 12.9876) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.1484), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8392 (+27.98%).

2026 Avg (July) 12.9876
2025 Avg (July) 10.1484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1104 9.5386 9.9467
February 9.8077 9.4844 9.5761
March 9.7712 9.5006 9.6555
April 12.5996 9.3031 9.9444
May 12.6111 12.4373 12.4750
June 13.1428 12.4408 12.7868
July 13.1614 12.7563 12.9876
August 12.7694 12.7694 12.7694