YEARLY HIGH
3.4576 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.9363 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1141 CRC

2026 NPR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 3.4576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 2.9363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5213 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4079 to the December average rate of 2.9777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.4576 was down 7.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.7566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,288 CRC
2025 Average 18,084 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 14,682 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,606.34 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.4525
2.9179
JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR 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 3.1612, compared to 2.9729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1952 CRC (High: 3.2491 / Low: 3.0539). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 2.9777 / Low: 2.9777).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1952
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.1886 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.4079) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.6641), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2562 (-6.99%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.4079
2025 Avg (January) 3.6641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4576 3.3449 3.4079
February 3.4355 3.2448 3.3490
March 3.2491 3.0539 3.1604
April 3.1491 2.9983 3.0813
May 2.9955 2.9547 2.9625
June 3.0293 2.9754 3.0061
July 3.0109 2.9363 2.9681
August 2.9777 2.9777 2.9777