YEARLY HIGH
116.8527 CRC
YEARLY LOW
101.3891 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.9576 CRC

2026 PGK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 116.8527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 101.3891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4637 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.7052 to the December average rate of 101.4542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 116.8527 was down 8.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 127.3013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 584,264 CRC
2025 Average 608,279 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 506,945 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,318.47 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

117.1303
100.0291
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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: JanтАУJun) was 108.5764, compared to 102.1014 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 6.4750 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 108.5764
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 102.1014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 8.0071 CRC (High: 116.2476 / Low: 108.2405). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0516 CRC (High: 101.4884 / Low: 101.4368).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒8.0071
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0516

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 4.4427 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 115.7052) against the same month in 2025 (average: 125.4550), the exchange rate shifted by -9.7498 (-7.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 115.7052
2025 Avg (January) 125.4550

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Month High Low Average
January 116.8527 113.8482 115.7052
February 116.2476 108.2405 113.0992
March 111.1794 106.2227 108.6564
April 107.7966 103.9582 106.0053
May 104.8079 103.7057 103.9767
June 105.5284 102.6556 104.0154
July 103.8887 101.3891 102.7485
August 101.4884 101.4368 101.4542