YEARLY HIGH
142.0797 CRC
YEARLY LOW
119.3598 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.0989 CRC

2026 PLN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 142.0797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 119.3598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7199 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.8697 to the December average rate of 121.2064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 142.0797 was up 0.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 140.7711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,841,594 CRC
2025 Average 2,685,740 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,387,197 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 454,397.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

139.6325
118.4788
JanuMarcMayJuly

PLN 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 129.2239, compared to 120.7240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.2239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.7240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 8.3752 CRC (High: 140.3353 / Low: 131.9600). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 121.2064 / Low: 121.2064).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.3752
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 9.4634 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 137.8697) against the same month in 2025 (average: 123.1520), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7177 (+11.95%).

2026 Avg (January) 137.8697
2025 Avg (January) 123.1520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.0797 134.2474 137.8697
February 140.3353 131.9600 136.2978
March 131.0758 124.1500 126.8344
April 128.1345 124.7188 126.3937
May 125.5770 124.3293 124.7115
June 125.8003 120.4978 123.2364
July 121.5846 119.3598 120.2416
August 121.2064 121.2064 121.2064