YEARLY HIGH
0.3548 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3033 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3282 CRC

2026 ARS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 0.3548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.3033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0515 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3415 to the December average rate of 0.3059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3548 was down 28.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,774 CRC
2025 Average 2,059 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,517 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.50 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3493
0.3020
JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS 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 0.3319, compared to 0.3059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0194 CRC (High: 0.3407 / Low: 0.3214). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 CRC (High: 0.3086 / Low: 0.3033).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.3453) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4796), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1343 (-28.00%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.3453
2025 Avg (February) 0.4796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3478 0.3364 0.3415
February 0.3548 0.3360 0.3453
March 0.3390 0.3315 0.3355
April 0.3407 0.3214 0.3326
May 0.3265 0.3203 0.3217
June 0.3201 0.3063 0.3146
July 0.3086 0.3033 0.3059