2026 IMP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

378.5206 PKR

YEARLY LOW

277.6475 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

321.2693 PKR

2026 IMP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 378.5206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 277.6475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.8731 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.8890 to the December average rate of 371.7180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 378.5206 was up 29.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 293.3330, 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 1,892,603 PKR

2025 Average 1,408,079 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,388,237 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 504,365.68 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

384.5048

269.6292

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to PKR 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 312.8611, compared to 371.7180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58.8568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 312.8611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 371.7180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 99.5968 PKR (High: 377.9967 / Low: 278.3999). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2840 PKR (High: 280.4395 / Low: 278.1556).

April Spread (Volatile) ±99.5968

March Spread (Stable) ±2.2840

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 4.2141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 374.9319) against the same month in 2025 (average: 281.8910), the exchange rate shifted by +93.0409 (+33.01%).

2026 Avg (May) 374.9319

2025 Avg (May) 281.8910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	281.6880	277.6475	279.8890
February	282.0082	278.7156	279.4571
March	280.4395	278.1556	279.2022
April	377.9967	278.3999	292.9689
May	378.5206	373.6759	374.9319
June	374.8073	366.3739	370.7177
July	374.4285	368.3120	371.7180