2026 PEN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

148.3325 CRC

YEARLY LOW

129.4329 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

137.0269 CRC

2026 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 148.3325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 129.4329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8996 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.3886 to the December average rate of 134.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 148.3325 was down 0.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 149.1779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 741,662 CRC

2025 Average 706,761 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 647,165 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,497.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

148.8908

130.8639

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN 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 138.0722, compared to 133.8910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.0722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.8910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 7.9144 CRC (High: 137.3473 / Low: 129.4329). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 CRC (High: 134.0174 / Low: 134.0039).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.9144

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 8.6222 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 147.3886) against the same month in 2025 (average: 134.8462), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5424 (+9.30%).

2026 Avg (January) 147.3886

2025 Avg (January) 134.8462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	148.3325	145.0963	147.3886
February	148.1117	140.7958	144.8561
March	140.5859	132.9744	136.2339
April	137.3473	129.4329	133.7700
May	133.0031	129.6465	132.3662
June	135.0128	132.9034	133.8185
July	134.8638	133.2446	133.7714
August	134.0174	134.0039	134.0107