YEARLY HIGH
61.9919 CRC
YEARLY LOW
56.0333 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.0115 CRC

2026 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 61.9919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 56.0333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9586 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.9460 to the December average rate of 56.3422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 61.9919 was up 0.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 61.8555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309,960 CRC
2025 Average 303,167 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 280,167 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,793.09 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

61.4064
55.8818
JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 58.2897, compared to 56.3422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.2897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.3422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 3.3697 CRC (High: 61.9919 / Low: 58.6222). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2922 CRC (High: 56.5443 / Low: 56.2520).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3697
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2922

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 2.1331 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 60.3828) against the same month in 2025 (average: 60.0769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3059 (+0.51%).

2026 Avg (February) 60.3828
2025 Avg (February) 60.0769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.5117 59.9730 60.9460
February 61.9919 58.6222 60.3828
March 59.1750 57.5556 58.2496
April 57.8941 56.5525 57.1650
May 56.5443 56.2520 56.3645
June 57.3336 56.2275 56.6301
July 56.6625 56.0333 56.3422