2026 PKR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7767 CRC

YEARLY LOW

1.6229 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6714 CRC

2026 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.7767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.6229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1538 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7680 to the December average rate of 1.6354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7767 was down 3.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 888,362 CRC

2025 Average 894,457 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 811,459 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,902.87 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7822

1.6121

JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 1.6832, compared to 1.6359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6832

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0856 CRC (High: 1.7758 / Low: 1.6901). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 1.6354 / Low: 1.6354).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0856

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 0.0606 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.7680) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8138), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0458 (-2.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.7680

2025 Avg (January) 1.8138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7767	1.7417	1.7680
February	1.7758	1.6901	1.7395
March	1.7075	1.6615	1.6789
April	1.6677	1.6301	1.6482
May	1.6312	1.6229	1.6262
June	1.6574	1.6232	1.6382
July	1.6422	1.6318	1.6364
August	1.6354	1.6354	1.6354