2026 IMP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

106.5957 RUB

YEARLY LOW

74.9289 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

87.8521 RUB

2026 IMP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 106.5957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 74.9289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6669 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.0226 to the December average rate of 103.8688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 106.5957 was down 6.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 113.7331, 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 532,979 RUB

2025 Average 418,853 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 374,644 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,334.36 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

106.5785

74.0621

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to RUB 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 85.1827, compared to 103.8688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.6862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.1827

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.8688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 26.8670 RUB (High: 101.8186 / Low: 74.9516). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1746 RUB (High: 77.4237 / Low: 76.2491).

April Spread (Volatile) ±26.8670

February Spread (Stable) ±1.1746

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 1.2507 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 103.8688) against the same month in 2025 (average: 78.8794), the exchange rate shifted by +24.9895 (+31.68%).

2026 Avg (July) 103.8688

2025 Avg (July) 78.8794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	80.9993	74.9289	78.0226
February	77.4237	76.2491	76.7718
March	86.1497	77.4793	80.5796
April	101.8186	74.9516	80.7741
May	101.7977	95.1200	96.4922
June	104.1776	95.8445	98.4559
July	106.5957	102.2787	103.8688