YEARLY HIGH
161.7934 CRC
YEARLY LOW
147.1276 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.6143 CRC

2026 ILS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 161.7934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 147.1276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6658 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.3840 to the December average rate of 147.8385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 161.7934 was up 3.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 156.9730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 808,967 CRC
2025 Average 731,394 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 735,638 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,328.87 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

160.9896
146.6429
JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 155.1617, compared to 148.9719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.1617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.9719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 11.3779 CRC (High: 161.7934 / Low: 150.4155). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 147.8385 / Low: 147.8385).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.3779
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 6.2487 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 156.6775) against the same month in 2025 (average: 142.2563), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4212 (+10.14%).

2026 Avg (February) 156.6775
2025 Avg (February) 142.2563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.2486 154.0667 157.3840
February 161.7934 150.4155 156.6775
March 153.5962 147.1276 150.4288
April 154.7259 147.5403 151.5440
May 161.3448 154.4748 159.7940
June 161.3310 151.3760 155.1420
July 152.7229 147.7361 150.1054
August 147.8385 147.8385 147.8385