YEARLY HIGH
31.3578 CRC
YEARLY LOW
27.0294 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.3952 CRC

2026 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 31.3578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 27.0294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3283 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.3295 to the December average rate of 27.4557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.3578 was up 4.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.0098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,789 CRC
2025 Average 141,005 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 135,147 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,641.75 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

30.6726
27.1633
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL 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 28.6728, compared to 27.5627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.6231 CRC (High: 29.6525 / Low: 27.0294). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 CRC (High: 27.4590 / Low: 27.4524).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6231
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 2.3495 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 30.3295) against the same month in 2025 (average: 26.9632), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3663 (+12.48%).

2026 Avg (January) 30.3295
2025 Avg (January) 26.9632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.3578 29.5768 30.3295
February 31.1804 29.6243 30.3802
March 29.6525 27.0294 28.0307
April 28.2994 27.3829 27.7494
May 27.8291 27.2950 27.6837
June 28.2753 27.4269 27.8632
July 28.0883 27.0653 27.6696
August 27.4590 27.4524 27.4557