YEARLY HIGH
0.0392 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0346 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0375 MXN

2026 CRC to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CRC to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0357 to the December average rate of 0.0383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0392 was down 5.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196 MXN
2025 Average 191 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 173 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.12 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0387
0.0352
JanuMarcMayJuly

CRC to MXN 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0025 MXN (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0367). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MXN (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0383).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0380) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0404), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-5.93%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0380
2025 Avg (March) 0.0404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0362 0.0346 0.0357
February 0.0365 0.0347 0.0355
March 0.0392 0.0367 0.0380
April 0.0385 0.0374 0.0380
May 0.0384 0.0383 0.0384
June 0.0387 0.0377 0.0381
July 0.0387 0.0383 0.0384
August 0.0383 0.0383 0.0383