2026 IMP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.6906 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

15.7264 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.9132 ZAR

2026 IMP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 22.6906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 15.7264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9642 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2981 to the December average rate of 22.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 22.6906 was up 14.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7674, 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 113,453 ZAR

2025 Average 89,419 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 78,632 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,821.21 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

22.6200

15.4087

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to ZAR 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 18.3973, compared to 22.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.3494 ZAR (High: 22.6656 / Low: 16.3162). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4191 ZAR (High: 16.2778 / Low: 15.8587).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.3494

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4191

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 0.2884 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 22.0191) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.1077), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9114 (+21.60%).

2026 Avg (May) 22.0191

2025 Avg (May) 18.1077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.5658	15.7264	16.2981
February	16.2778	15.8587	16.0097
March	17.2038	16.0831	16.7692
April	22.6656	16.3162	17.3950
May	22.6906	21.8203	22.0191
June	22.4236	21.6236	21.8929
July	22.4282	21.6701	22.0087