2026 KGS to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 KGS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the KGS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 5.7077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 5.1694.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5383 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6588 to the December average rate of 5.1821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.7077 was down 3.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.9038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
KGS 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 5.3714, compared to 5.1909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1804 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.3146 CRC (High: 5.7077 / Low: 5.3931). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 CRC (High: 5.1928 / Low: 5.1778).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.1985 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 5.5587) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.7989), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2402 (-4.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6947 | 5.5711 | 5.6588 |
| February | 5.7077 | 5.3931 | 5.5587 |
| March | 5.4439 | 5.2929 | 5.3602 |
| April | 5.3219 | 5.2012 | 5.2580 |
| May | 5.2017 | 5.1694 | 5.1794 |
| June | 5.2734 | 5.1694 | 5.2130 |
| July | 5.2178 | 5.1779 | 5.1998 |
| August | 5.1928 | 5.1778 | 5.1821 |