2026 CRC to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 CRC to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the CRC to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 5.1337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 4.3408.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7929 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5669 to the December average rate of 5.0514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.1337 was down 11.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.8110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
CRC to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8653, compared to 5.0514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1860 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5319 CDF (High: 4.8727 / Low: 4.3408). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0895 CDF (High: 5.1019 / Low: 5.0124).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 5.0361) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.7249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6888 (-12.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6820 | 4.3963 | 4.5669 |
| February | 4.8727 | 4.3408 | 4.6384 |
| March | 4.9971 | 4.5881 | 4.8506 |
| April | 5.1337 | 4.9498 | 5.0361 |
| May | 5.1019 | 5.0124 | 5.0454 |
| June | 5.1178 | 4.9899 | 5.0544 |
| July | 5.0864 | 4.9623 | 5.0514 |