2026 ZAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.5440 CRC

YEARLY LOW

26.7499 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.3602 CRC

2026 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 31.5440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 26.7499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7941 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.3676 to the December average rate of 27.3483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.5440 was up 5.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,577,201 CRC

2025 Average 1,410,005 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,337,495 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239,706.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

30.6695

27.0463

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR 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 28.6499, compared to 27.4912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6499

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.3496 CRC (High: 29.2907 / Low: 26.9411). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 27.3483 / Low: 27.3483).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3496

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 2.3980 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 30.3676) against the same month in 2025 (average: 26.9917), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3758 (+12.51%).

2026 Avg (January) 30.3676

2025 Avg (January) 26.9917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.5440	29.6718	30.3676
February	31.1478	29.6089	30.3633
March	29.2907	26.9411	27.9653
April	28.3319	27.0616	27.7671
May	27.8678	27.2112	27.6943
June	28.1525	26.7499	27.7419
July	28.0874	27.0106	27.6342
August	27.3483	27.3483	27.3483