YEARLY HIGH
37.9397 CRC
YEARLY LOW
31.7180 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7428 CRC

2026 BWP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 37.9397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 31.7180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2217 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0521 to the December average rate of 33.3179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 37.9397 was down 0.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 38.2156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,698 CRC
2025 Average 185,169 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 158,590 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,108.39 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

37.4255
32.9444
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 34.9802, compared to 33.3179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.3179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.3352 CRC (High: 37.9397 / Low: 35.6044). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2662 CRC (High: 33.8948 / Low: 33.6286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3352
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2662

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2890 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 37.0521) against the same month in 2025 (average: 36.2516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8004 (+2.21%).

2026 Avg (January) 37.0521
2025 Avg (January) 36.2516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.9397 35.6044 37.0521
February 37.8446 35.8920 36.8291
March 35.8509 33.6842 34.5401
April 34.6705 33.6326 34.0272
May 33.8948 33.6286 33.7031
June 34.2365 33.3140 33.7298
July 33.7781 31.7180 33.3179