2026 KES to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.8569 CRC

YEARLY LOW

3.4922 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.6034 CRC

2026 KES to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3.8569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 3.4922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3647 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8369 to the December average rate of 3.5072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.8569 was down 2.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.9734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,284 CRC

2025 Average 19,484 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 17,461 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,823.51 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.8706

3.4662

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES 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 3.6341, compared to 3.5114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6341

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1870 CRC (High: 3.8505 / Low: 3.6635). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 CRC (High: 3.5126 / Low: 3.5016).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1870

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 0.1490 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.8369) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.9074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0705 (-1.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.8369

2025 Avg (January) 3.9074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.8569	3.7780	3.8369
February	3.8505	3.6635	3.7713
March	3.6906	3.5701	3.6222
April	3.5958	3.5178	3.5522
May	3.5210	3.4932	3.4999
June	3.5645	3.4922	3.5221
July	3.5293	3.5001	3.5156
August	3.5126	3.5016	3.5072