YEARLY HIGH
19.8868 SCR
YEARLY LOW
13.1392 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2618 SCR

2026 IMP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 19.8868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 13.1392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7476 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0723 to the December average rate of 18.2116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.8868 was up 30.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.2405, 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 99,434 SCR
2025 Average 71,531 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 65,696 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,738.01 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.8369
13.3643
JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to SCR 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 15.6073, compared to 18.2253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.2189 SCR (High: 19.8868 / Low: 13.6679). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SCR (High: 18.2116 / Low: 18.2116).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.2189
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 0.2520 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 14.9895) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.3029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6866 (+4.80%).

2026 Avg (April) 14.9895
2025 Avg (April) 14.3029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0695 13.3384 14.0723
February 15.1030 13.1392 13.8204
March 15.2674 13.3796 14.1623
April 19.8868 13.6679 14.9895
May 18.6597 18.2497 18.3809
June 18.8261 17.6580 18.2185
July 19.4995 17.8589 18.2390
August 18.2116 18.2116 18.2116