2026 MXN to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 28.9106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 25.5017.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4088 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0122 to the December average rate of 26.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 28.9106 was up 3.66% compared to the 2025 peak of 27.8892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
MXN to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.8619, compared to 26.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8442 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.7179 CRC (High: 27.2197 / Low: 25.5017). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0669 CRC (High: 26.1143 / Low: 26.0474).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 1.8897 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 28.0122) against the same month in 2025 (average: 24.5608), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4514 (+14.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9106 | 27.6245 | 28.0122 |
| February | 28.7896 | 27.3648 | 28.2092 |
| March | 27.2197 | 25.5017 | 26.3195 |
| April | 26.7404 | 25.9452 | 26.3293 |
| May | 26.1143 | 26.0474 | 26.0699 |
| June | 26.5281 | 25.8414 | 26.2314 |
| July | 26.1212 | 25.8461 | 26.0177 |