YEARLY HIGH
4044.7511 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2866.3138 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3501.6596 BIF

2026 IMP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 4044.7511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 2866.3138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1178.4373 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2959.5873 to the December average rate of 4044.7511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4044.7511 was up 34.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 3006.6479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,223,756 BIF
2025 Average 14,786,344 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 14,331,569 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,892,186.62 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4153.2675
2851.0709
JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP to BIF 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 3330.3099, compared to 4015.7085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 685.3986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3330.3099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4015.7085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1065.0982 BIF (High: 4030.5982 / Low: 2965.5000). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BIF (High: 4044.7511 / Low: 4044.7511).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1065.0982
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 34.2599 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.2599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 4044.7511) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2967.2511), the exchange rate shifted by +1077.5000 (+36.31%).

2026 Avg (August) 4044.7511
2025 Avg (August) 2967.2511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2965.2114 2938.8473 2959.5873
February 2986.2890 2950.5716 2961.8445
March 2979.0320 2866.3138 2961.3009
April 4030.5982 2965.5000 3121.5522
May 4040.8118 3992.1117 4005.9173
June 4016.2461 3924.0727 3971.6575
July 4013.7190 3943.2167 3986.6659
August 4044.7511 4044.7511 4044.7511