YEARLY HIGH
71.8366 CRC
YEARLY LOW
66.5121 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.0961 CRC

2026 CNY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 71.8366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 66.5121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3245 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.9775 to the December average rate of 67.0586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 71.8366 was up 0.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 71.2997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,795,915 CRC
2025 Average 1,752,446 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,662,804 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,111.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

71.3970
66.3624
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 68.4362, compared to 67.0760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.4362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.0760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 3.0684 CRC (High: 71.8366 / Low: 68.7682). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0349 CRC (High: 67.0703 / Low: 67.0355).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0684
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0349

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 2.3356 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 70.3426) against the same month in 2025 (average: 69.8078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5348 (+0.77%).

2026 Avg (February) 70.3426
2025 Avg (February) 69.8078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.4143 69.9584 70.9775
February 71.8366 68.7682 70.3426
March 68.9232 66.9663 68.0070
April 68.0613 66.5121 67.2320
May 66.8998 66.5961 66.7820
June 68.0564 66.7656 67.2759
July 67.3744 66.8746 67.0934
August 67.0703 67.0355 67.0586