YEARLY HIGH
617.4392 CRC
YEARLY LOW
454.8393 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
536.8113 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,087,196 CRC
2025 Average 2,518,833 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,274,196 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 812,999.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

623.8307
454.6506
JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 524.9007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 608.2747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±161.3601
July Spread (Stable) ±8.1586

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 17.3592 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2026 Avg (May) 609.7323
2025 Avg (May) 507.2103

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