YEARLY HIGH
64.8550 CRC
YEARLY LOW
59.2598 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.9440 CRC

2026 GTQ to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 64.8550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 59.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5952 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.5339 to the December average rate of 59.5104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 64.8550 was down 2.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 66.6890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 324,275 CRC
2025 Average 327,782 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 296,299 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,975.94 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

65.0493
58.8639
JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ 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 61.4064, compared to 59.5569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.4064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.5569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 3.1602 CRC (High: 64.7489 / Low: 61.5886). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0817 CRC (High: 59.5331 / Low: 59.4515).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.1602
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0817

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 2.2079 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 64.5339) against the same month in 2025 (average: 65.4598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9259 (-1.41%).

2026 Avg (January) 64.5339
2025 Avg (January) 65.4598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.8550 63.5602 64.5339
February 64.7489 61.5886 63.4059
March 62.2364 60.6224 61.1980
April 60.8264 59.4316 60.1389
May 59.5086 59.2598 59.3793
June 60.5323 59.2598 59.7824
July 59.7221 59.4338 59.6035
August 59.5331 59.4515 59.5104