YEARLY HIGH
0.2863 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.1959 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2428 IMP

2026 PLN to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.2863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.1959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0904 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2786 to the December average rate of 0.1977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2863 was up 2.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,727 IMP
2025 Average 5,332 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 3,918 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,808.43 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2886
0.1894
JanuMarcMayJuly

PLN 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 0.2503, compared to 0.1977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0755 IMP (High: 0.2788 / Low: 0.2033). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 IMP (High: 0.2049 / Low: 0.2034).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0755
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2786) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0350 (+14.37%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2786
2025 Avg (January) 0.2436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2863 0.2747 0.2786
February 0.2829 0.2787 0.2804
March 0.2782 0.2668 0.2706
April 0.2788 0.2033 0.2647
May 0.2049 0.2034 0.2045
June 0.2046 0.2006 0.2029
July 0.2000 0.1959 0.1977