2026 AFN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.7696 CRC

YEARLY LOW

6.7858 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

7.2513 CRC

2026 AFN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 7.7696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 6.7858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9838 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5525 to the December average rate of 6.8610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.7696 was up 1.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.6757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,848 CRC

2025 Average 36,166 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 33,929 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,919.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.6690

6.7875

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to CRC 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 7.3642, compared to 6.9128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3642

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.3988 CRC (High: 7.1846 / Low: 6.7858). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 6.8610 / Low: 6.8610).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3988

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2405 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 7.5956) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.8789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7167 (+10.42%).

2026 Avg (February) 7.5956

2025 Avg (February) 6.8789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.6563	7.4381	7.5525
February	7.7696	7.5073	7.5956
March	7.5682	7.2615	7.4323
April	7.3784	7.0704	7.2083
May	7.2440	7.1596	7.1913
June	7.3617	7.0521	7.2051
July	7.1846	6.7858	6.9646
August	6.8610	6.8610	6.8610