YEARLY HIGH
3.1726 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.8605 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9570 CRC

2026 JMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 3.1726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 2.8605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3121 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1350 to the December average rate of 2.8689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.1726 was down 3.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.2759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,863 CRC
2025 Average 15,832 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 14,302 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,560.57 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.1617
2.8423
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD 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 2.9855, compared to 2.8716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1427 CRC (High: 3.1726 / Low: 3.0299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 2.8689 / Low: 2.8689).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1427
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.1248 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 3.1125) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.2132), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1007 (-3.13%).

2026 Avg (February) 3.1125
2025 Avg (February) 3.2132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1661 3.0883 3.1350
February 3.1726 3.0299 3.1125
March 3.0489 2.9390 2.9878
April 2.9550 2.8646 2.9123
May 2.9015 2.8700 2.8781
June 2.9227 2.8673 2.8870
July 2.8999 2.8605 2.8743
August 2.8689 2.8689 2.8689