2026 PGK to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

116.8527 CRC

YEARLY LOW

101.3891 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

107.7424 CRC

2026 PGK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 116.8527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 101.3891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4637 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.7052 to the December average rate of 102.7386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 116.8527 was down 8.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 127.3013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 584,264 CRC

2025 Average 608,279 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 506,945 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,318.47 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

117.0019

101.4420

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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 108.5764, compared to 102.7386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.5764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.7386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 8.0071 CRC (High: 116.2476 / Low: 108.2405). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1022 CRC (High: 104.8079 / Low: 103.7057).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.0071

May Spread (Stable) ±1.1022

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 4.4427 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 115.7052) against the same month in 2025 (average: 125.4550), the exchange rate shifted by -9.7498 (-7.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 115.7052

2025 Avg (January) 125.4550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	116.8527	113.8482	115.7052
February	116.2476	108.2405	113.0992
March	111.1794	106.2227	108.6564
April	107.7966	103.9582	106.0053
May	104.8079	103.7057	103.9767
June	105.5284	102.6556	104.0154
July	103.8887	101.3891	102.7386