YEARLY HIGH
0.0056 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 IMP

2026 LRD to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0056 was down 0.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28 IMP
2025 Average 26 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 20 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.08 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0056
0.0039
JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD to IMP 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0014 IMP (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0040). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0054).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0055) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+4.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0055
2025 Avg (January) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
February 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
March 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
April 0.0055 0.0040 0.0052
May 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
June 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
July 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041