2026 EGP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5931 CRC

YEARLY LOW

8.4776 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2555 CRC

2026 EGP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 10.5931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 8.4776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1155 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4785 to the December average rate of 8.8555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.5931 was down 0.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.6680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,965 CRC

2025 Average 51,179 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 42,388 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,577.47 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.6630

8.4490

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 9.3557, compared to 8.9551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.3461 CRC (High: 9.8686 / Low: 8.5225). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 CRC (High: 8.8781 / Low: 8.8369).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3461

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2570 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 10.4785) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.0181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4604 (+4.60%).

2026 Avg (January) 10.4785

2025 Avg (January) 10.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5931	10.2652	10.4785
February	10.5818	9.8518	10.3073
March	9.8686	8.5225	9.0503
April	8.8452	8.4848	8.6843
May	8.6860	8.4776	8.6335
June	9.2293	8.6257	8.9801
July	9.3240	8.8377	9.0547
August	8.8781	8.8369	8.8555