2026 XDR to IMP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4701 IMP

YEARLY LOW

1.0266 IMP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2645 IMP

2026 XDR to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.4701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 1.0266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4435 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4378 to the December average rate of 1.0465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4701 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,351 IMP

2025 Average 6,940 IMP

Yearly Trough Low 5,133 IMP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,217.50 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4907

1.0061

JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 1.3008, compared to 1.0465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.3855 IMP (High: 1.4458 / Low: 1.0603). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 IMP (High: 1.0626 / Low: 1.0587).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3855

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.3173 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.4378) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1374 (+10.56%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.4378

2025 Avg (January) 1.3004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4701	1.4226	1.4378
February	1.4598	1.4414	1.4503
March	1.4488	1.4034	1.4186
April	1.4458	1.0603	1.3789
May	1.0626	1.0587	1.0616
June	1.0726	1.0266	1.0578
July	1.0550	1.0413	1.0465