YEARLY HIGH
2.7947 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.4676 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5490 CRC

2026 LRD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.7947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.4676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3272 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7236 to the December average rate of 2.5074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7947 was down 1.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.8470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,974 CRC
2025 Average 13,073 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 12,338 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,635.76 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.7487
2.4478
JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD 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 2.5628, compared to 2.5076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1550 CRC (High: 2.7947 / Low: 2.6397). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 2.5074 / Low: 2.5074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1550
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.7236) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.6569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0667 (+2.51%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.7236
2025 Avg (January) 2.6569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7947 2.6397 2.7236
February 2.7153 2.5744 2.6211
March 2.6037 2.5247 2.5584
April 2.5358 2.4691 2.4991
May 2.4808 2.4685 2.4729
June 2.5275 2.4676 2.5015
July 2.5144 2.4994 2.5078
August 2.5074 2.5074 2.5074