YEARLY HIGH
181.9001 CRC
YEARLY LOW
164.2772 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.6037 CRC

2026 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 181.9001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 164.2772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6229 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.3911 to the December average rate of 164.4126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 181.9001 was down 1.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 184.6651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 909,500 CRC
2025 Average 900,780 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 821,386 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,114.35 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

179.7889
163.0148
JanuMarcMayJuly

WST 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 171.1385, compared to 164.9992 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 6.1394 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 171.1385
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 164.9992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 8.9081 CRC (High: 181.9001 / Low: 172.9920). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4754 CRC (High: 164.7526 / Low: 164.2772).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒8.9081
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.4754

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 6.0969 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 177.9134) against the same month in 2025 (average: 181.1112), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1978 (-1.77%).

2026 Avg (February) 177.9134
2025 Avg (February) 181.1112

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Month High Low Average
January 179.8119 176.0232 178.3911
February 181.9001 172.9920 177.9134
March 175.2906 168.6688 171.8165
April 169.5918 165.7217 167.5448
May 165.7065 164.7331 165.0422
June 168.0472 164.7331 166.1233
July 166.2761 164.2822 165.5858
August 164.7526 164.2772 164.4126