YEARLY HIGH
0.3664 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3287 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3390 CRC

2026 NGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 0.3664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.3287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0377 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3485 to the December average rate of 0.3325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3664 was up 4.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 366,380 CRC
2025 Average 331,198 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 328,714 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,665.61 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3609
0.3270
JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN 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 0.3414, compared to 0.3318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0188 CRC (High: 0.3664 / Low: 0.3476). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CRC (High: 0.3305 / Low: 0.3295).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.3580) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0263 (+7.92%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.3580
2025 Avg (February) 0.3317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3572 0.3432 0.3485
February 0.3664 0.3476 0.3580
March 0.3464 0.3346 0.3403
April 0.3415 0.3308 0.3377
May 0.3305 0.3295 0.3298
June 0.3390 0.3287 0.3338
July 0.3349 0.3287 0.3312
August 0.3330 0.3319 0.3325