2026 IMP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9196 SBD

YEARLY LOW

8.0356 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2857 SBD

2026 IMP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 10.9196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 8.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8839 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1195 to the December average rate of 10.7942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.9196 was up 28.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.4752, 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 54,598 SBD

2025 Average 41,545 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 40,178 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,419.64 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.0947

7.7702

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to SBD 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 9.0343, compared to 10.7942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0343

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2.8550 SBD (High: 10.8907 / Low: 8.0356). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 SBD (High: 8.0517 / Low: 8.0420).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.8550

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 0.0934 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 10.8176) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.3409), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4768 (+29.69%).

2026 Avg (May) 10.8176

2025 Avg (May) 8.3409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.1567	8.0516	8.1195
February	8.0581	8.0419	8.0504
March	8.0517	8.0420	8.0472
April	10.8907	8.0356	8.4469
May	10.9196	10.7648	10.8176
June	10.8166	10.6165	10.7242
July	10.9007	10.6892	10.7942