2026 ETB to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2070 CRC

YEARLY LOW

2.8101 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9521 CRC

2026 ETB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.2070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 2.8101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3969 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1805 to the December average rate of 2.8324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.2070 was down 20.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,035 CRC

2025 Average 18,217 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 14,051 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,984.32 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.2158

2.7925

JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 2.9927, compared to 2.8301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9927

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1688 CRC (High: 3.2018 / Low: 3.0330). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 2.8324 / Low: 2.8324).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1688

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1230 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.1805) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.9785), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7980 (-20.06%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.1805

2025 Avg (January) 3.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.2070	3.1230	3.1805
February	3.2018	3.0330	3.1310
March	3.0785	2.9595	3.0079
April	2.9821	2.8961	2.9389
May	2.8969	2.8178	2.8436
June	2.8974	2.8164	2.8545
July	2.8551	2.8101	2.8278
August	2.8324	2.8324	2.8324