YEARLY HIGH
136.6063 CRC
YEARLY LOW
124.1282 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.8226 CRC

2026 QAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 136.6063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 124.1282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4781 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.9107 to the December average rate of 124.2448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 136.6063 was down 3.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 141.0815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 683,032 CRC
2025 Average 691,431 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 620,641 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,390.71 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

137.0772
123.0782
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR 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 128.9367, compared to 124.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.9367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.4801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 6.6225 CRC (High: 136.5797 / Low: 129.9573). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 124.2448 / Low: 124.2448).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.6225
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 4.8379 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 135.9107) against the same month in 2025 (average: 138.7431), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8325 (-2.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 135.9107
2025 Avg (January) 138.7431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.6063 133.3173 135.9107
February 136.5797 129.9573 133.5182
March 130.9347 126.9661 128.6803
April 127.6689 124.2950 126.1077
May 124.8072 124.1566 124.3556
June 126.6069 124.1282 125.0478
July 125.5786 124.1619 124.7154
August 124.2448 124.2448 124.2448