2026 HNL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.8677 CRC

YEARLY LOW

16.8645 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.5123 CRC

2026 HNL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HNL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 18.8677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 16.8645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0032 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7376 to the December average rate of 16.9338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.8677 was down 6.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.0798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,338 CRC

2025 Average 96,831 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 84,322 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,016.13 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.9180

16.7535

JanuMarcMayJuly

HNL 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 17.6972, compared to 16.9575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6972

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.9504 CRC (High: 18.7976 / Low: 17.8472). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 CRC (High: 16.9506 / Low: 16.8907).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9504

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0599

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 0.6905 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 18.7376) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.8488), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1112 (-5.60%).

2026 Avg (January) 18.7376

2025 Avg (January) 19.8488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8677	18.3955	18.7376
February	18.7976	17.8472	18.3741
March	18.0401	17.4649	17.6836
April	17.5171	17.0853	17.2864
May	17.0825	17.0136	17.0335
June	17.2778	16.9578	17.0679
July	17.0892	16.8645	16.9812
August	16.9506	16.8907	16.9338