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CRC to USD - Costa Rican Colón to US Dollar Converter

Convert Costa Rican Colón to US Dollar with daily ECB exchange rates

1 CRC = ~0.002022 USD (rates vary)

Rates verified daily from ECB official reference rates•Source: European Central Bank (16:00 CET daily)•For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Quick Insight

CRC to USD moves in a narrow band overall. For quick checks, CRC 100,000 is roughly around USD 180–190, depending on conditions.

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Common CRC - USD Conversions

Forex Market Hours

Sydney
22:00 - 07:00 UTC
Active
Tokyo
00:00 - 09:00 UTC
Active
London
08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Closed
New York
13:00 - 22:00 UTC
Closed

Most volatile: London-NY overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT). Best spreads during high liquidity hours.

Upcoming High Impact Events

US Non-Farm Payrolls
First Friday of month
High Impact
USD pairs
ECB Rate Decision
Every 6 weeks
Medium Impact
EUR pairs

These are typical recurring economic events. Actual dates, times, and market impacts may vary. This information is for general awareness only and should not be used as the sole basis for financial decisions. Always verify current schedules from official central bank sources.

Tips & Recommendations

  • 1Airport exchange bureaus often have higher markups (10-15%) compared to other options
  • 2ATMs with local bank cards typically offer rates closer to mid-market rates
  • 3Paying in local currency helps avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) fees
  • 4Notifying your bank before travel can help prevent unexpected card blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

Key drivers include Costa Rica’s inflation, monetary policy from the central bank, US economic conditions, interest rate trends, and global risk sentiment. Demand for Costa Rican exports and foreign capital inflows also play a role.

Economic Context

Trading Relationship

Costa Rica and the United States maintain meaningful trade in goods and services; the CRC/USD rate influences pricing, margins, and cross-border capital flows for both sides.

Key Rate Factors

  • •Federal Reserve and Banco Central de Costa Rica policy decisions
  • •Inflation differentials and interest rate gaps
  • •US-Costa Rica trade balance and tariff environment
  • •Macro stability and political risk
  • •Global risk appetite affecting USD demand

Central Banks

Banco Central de Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Establece la política monetaria y mantiene la estabilidad de precios. Emite el colón y administra la oferta monetaria.
Federal Reserve System
Washington, D.C., USA
El banco central de Estados Unidos. Establece tasas de interés, controla la inflación y actúa como prestamista de última instancia para bancos estadounidenses.

Exchange rates fluctuate continuously. This converter provides indicative rates for informational purposes. For large transactions, consult with a licensed financial professional.

Rates sourced from European Central Bank reference rates. ECB Reference Rates