YEARLY HIGH
3465.2306 IMP
YEARLY LOW
2971.5702 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3202.1624 IMP

2026 XAU to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAU to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 3465.2306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 2971.5702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 493.6605 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3427.2476 to the December average rate of 3005.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,326,153 IMP
Yearly Average 16,010,812 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 14,857,851 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,468,302.31 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3469.4464
2963.0613
ApriMayJuneJulyAugu

XAU 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 3319.2669, compared to 3026.5056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 292.7614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3319.2669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3026.5056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 328.9552 IMP (High: 3357.8493 / Low: 3028.8942). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.0172 IMP (High: 3015.8230 / Low: 2999.8059).

June Spread (Volatile) ±328.9552
August Spread (Stable) ±16.0172

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 183.6691 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -183.6691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2025) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for April 2026 is 3427.2476.

2026 Avg (April) 3427.2476
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
April 3465.2306 3387.9648 3427.2476
May 3398.4849 3306.9788 3357.1111
June 3357.8493 3028.8942 3173.4421
July 3125.9964 2971.5702 3047.7510
August 3015.8230 2999.8059 3005.2601