YEARLY HIGH
0.0761 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0503 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0626 IMP

2026 SCR to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.0761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0711 to the December average rate of 0.0549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0761 was up 1.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381 IMP
2025 Average 350 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 251 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.12 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0742
0.0526
JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 0.0652, compared to 0.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0229 IMP (High: 0.0732 / Low: 0.0503). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.0549 / Low: 0.0549).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0724) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+4.50%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0724
2025 Avg (February) 0.0693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0750 0.0664 0.0711
February 0.0761 0.0662 0.0724
March 0.0747 0.0655 0.0707
April 0.0732 0.0503 0.0674
May 0.0548 0.0536 0.0544
June 0.0566 0.0531 0.0549
July 0.0560 0.0513 0.0549
August 0.0549 0.0549 0.0549