YEARLY HIGH
5.5322 CRC
YEARLY LOW
4.6981 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0158 CRC

2026 BTN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 5.5322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 4.6981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8341 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4529 to the December average rate of 4.7479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.5322 was down 7.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.0106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,661 CRC
2025 Average 28,930 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 23,491 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,170.28 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.5234
4.6775
JanuMarcMayJuly

BTN 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 5.0604, compared to 4.7479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3124 CRC (High: 5.1986 / Low: 4.8862). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0619 CRC (High: 4.7926 / Low: 4.7307).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3124
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0619

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 0.3012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.4529) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.8626), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4097 (-6.99%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.4529
2025 Avg (January) 5.8626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5322 5.3518 5.4529
February 5.4969 5.1917 5.3585
March 5.1986 4.8862 5.0573
April 5.0386 4.7973 4.9301
May 4.7926 4.7307 4.7537
June 4.8471 4.7606 4.8101
July 4.8174 4.6981 4.7479