YEARLY HIGH
0.2574 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.1815 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2168 IMP

2026 MYR to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MYR to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.1815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0759 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2481 to the December average rate of 0.1816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2574 was up 4.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,149 IMP
2025 Average 4,674 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 3,630 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,518.28 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2628
0.1742
JanuMarcMayJuly

MYR 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 0.2283, compared to 0.1824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0662 IMP (High: 0.2531 / Low: 0.1869). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 IMP (High: 0.1817 / Low: 0.1815).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0549 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.2554) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0302 (+13.42%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.2554
2025 Avg (February) 0.2252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2552 0.2443 0.2481
February 0.2574 0.2524 0.2554
March 0.2570 0.2470 0.2530
April 0.2531 0.1869 0.2420
May 0.1877 0.1855 0.1871
June 0.1874 0.1821 0.1844
July 0.1843 0.1815 0.1831
August 0.1817 0.1815 0.1816