2026 ZWL to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 ZWL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the ZWL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 499.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 1.4039.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 497.7310 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 494.8494 to the December average rate of 1.4063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 499.1350 was down 2.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 514.4111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZWL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
ZWL to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 307.9164, compared to 1.4092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 306.5072 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 463.9849 CRC (High: 465.3972 / Low: 1.4124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 1.4063 / Low: 1.4063).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 393.5630 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 486.1082) against the same month in 2025 (average: 507.1113), the exchange rate shifted by -21.0031 (-4.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 497.9661 | 487.1971 | 494.8494 |
| February | 499.1350 | 471.6263 | 486.1082 |
| March | 476.0734 | 462.8642 | 468.7490 |
| April | 465.3972 | 1.4124 | 394.9695 |
| May | 1.4122 | 1.4039 | 1.4066 |
| June | 1.4322 | 1.4039 | 1.4158 |
| July | 1.4171 | 1.4062 | 1.4122 |
| August | 1.4063 | 1.4063 | 1.4063 |