YEARLY HIGH
71.9850 CRC
YEARLY LOW
38.2486 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.8333 CRC

2026 BOB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 71.9850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 38.2486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.7363 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.5550 to the December average rate of 38.2486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 71.9850 was down 3.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 74.4353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 359,925 CRC
2025 Average 364,374 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 191,243 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,681.64 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

74.8856
34.9180
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 67.9577, compared to 47.4601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.4976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.9577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 27.3995 CRC (High: 65.9025 / Low: 38.5030). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 38.2486 / Low: 38.2486).

July Spread (Volatile) ±27.3995
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 18.4230 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.4230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 71.5550) against the same month in 2025 (average: 73.1268), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5718 (-2.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 71.5550
2025 Avg (January) 73.1268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.9850 70.2753 71.5550
February 71.8719 68.3638 70.3574
March 69.0988 66.9587 67.8086
April 67.3410 65.6988 66.5427
May 65.7956 65.4175 65.5540
June 66.6486 65.4175 65.9286
July 65.9025 38.5030 56.6716
August 38.2486 38.2486 38.2486