YEARLY HIGH
0.0036 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0026 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0032 IMP

2026 PKR to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0036 to the December average rate of 0.0027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0036 was down 0.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,801 IMP
2025 Average 1,776 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 1,321 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 479.91 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0037
0.0026
JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0009 IMP (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0036).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0036) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0036), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0036
2025 Avg (January) 0.0036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
February 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
March 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
April 0.0036 0.0026 0.0035
May 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
June 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027
July 0.0027 0.0027 0.0027