2026 IMP to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 IMP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the IMP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 617.4392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 454.8393.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 162.6000 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 494.8494 to the December average rate of 608.2747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 617.4392 was up 20.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 514.4111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IMP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
IMP to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 524.9007, compared to 608.2747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 83.3740 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 161.3601 CRC (High: 616.1993 / Low: 454.8393). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1586 CRC (High: 611.9365 / Low: 603.7780).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 17.3592 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 609.7323) against the same month in 2025 (average: 507.2103), the exchange rate shifted by +102.5220 (+20.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 497.9661 | 487.1971 | 494.8494 |
| February | 499.1350 | 471.6263 | 486.1082 |
| March | 476.0734 | 462.8642 | 468.7490 |
| April | 616.1993 | 454.8393 | 482.6403 |
| May | 617.4392 | 607.9714 | 609.7323 |
| June | 617.0008 | 599.3082 | 607.3253 |
| July | 611.9365 | 603.7780 | 608.2747 |