YEARLY HIGH
0.3468 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.2931 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3152 CRC

2026 KRW to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.3468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.2931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3403 to the December average rate of 0.3167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3468 was down 7.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,734,071 CRC
2025 Average 1,773,108 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,465,283 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268,787.40 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3445
0.2934
JanuMarcMayJuly

KRW 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 0.3167, compared to 0.3108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0218 CRC (High: 0.3149 / Low: 0.2931). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 CRC (High: 0.3195 / Low: 0.3138).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3403) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-2.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3403
2025 Avg (January) 0.3476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3468 0.3296 0.3403
February 0.3440 0.3276 0.3358
March 0.3272 0.3069 0.3146
April 0.3149 0.3059 0.3097
May 0.3086 0.2999 0.3021
June 0.3028 0.2931 0.2977
July 0.3149 0.2931 0.3049
August 0.3195 0.3138 0.3167