YEARLY HIGH
0.7931 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.5742 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6783 IMP

2026 SGD to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SGD to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.7931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.5742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2189 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7809 to the December average rate of 0.5777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7931 was up 0.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,966 IMP
2025 Average 3,828 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 2,871 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,094.66 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8105
0.5565
JanuMarcMayJuly

SGD 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 0.7116, compared to 0.5783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.2080 IMP (High: 0.7873 / Low: 0.5793). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.5777 / Low: 0.5777).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2080
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 0.1724 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.7809) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0466 (+6.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.7809
2025 Avg (January) 0.7343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7931 0.7758 0.7809
February 0.7924 0.7839 0.7894
March 0.7875 0.7735 0.7809
April 0.7873 0.5793 0.7543
May 0.5833 0.5780 0.5819
June 0.5857 0.5797 0.5825
July 0.5823 0.5742 0.5788
August 0.5777 0.5777 0.5777