YEARLY HIGH
0.0007 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0005 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0006 IMP

2026 NGN to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0007 to the December average rate of 0.0005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0007 was up 7.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 746 IMP
2025 Average 658 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 535 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.02 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

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0.0005
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NGN 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 0.0007, compared to 0.0005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0002 IMP (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0005). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.0005 / Low: 0.0005).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0007) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+12.60%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0007
2025 Avg (February) 0.0007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
February 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
March 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007
April 0.0007 0.0005 0.0007
May 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
June 0.0006 0.0005 0.0005
July 0.0006 0.0005 0.0005
August 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005