YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0094 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0116 IMP

2026 RUB to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0128 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0133 was up 1.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67 IMP
2025 Average 60 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 47 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.82 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0134
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0035 IMP (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0098). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 IMP (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0129).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0128) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+31.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0128
2025 Avg (January) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0133 0.0123 0.0128
February 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
March 0.0129 0.0116 0.0124
April 0.0133 0.0098 0.0125
May 0.0105 0.0098 0.0104
June 0.0104 0.0096 0.0102
July 0.0098 0.0094 0.0096