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Read guide →DAILY REFERENCE EXCHANGE RATES
1 USD is approximately 453.64 CRC at the reference rate dated 2026-11-02.
| Date | 1 USD in CRC |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | 453.64 |
| 2026-11-01 | 453.34 |
| 2026-10-30 | 453.14 |
| 2026-10-29 | 453.49 |
| 2026-10-28 | 453.9 |
| 2026-10-27 | 454.35 |
| 2026-10-26 | 454.83 |
Missing days are not presented as new observations. The chart uses locally stored daily reference data.
Multiply the amount in USD by the rate:
1 × 453.64 = 453.64 CRC
The reverse reference rate is approximately 0.00220439 USD for 1 CRC.
It is a daily reference value from Frankfurter, not a live buy or sell offer. For cross-rates we use observations from the same date.
No. Check the final quote from your bank, card provider or transfer service.
Publication schedules, weekends and gaps differ by currency. A cross-rate uses the latest date shared by both currencies.
Read the methodology →Reference rate dated 2026-11-02. Fees are excluded.
1 USD is approximately 453.64 CRC using the daily reference rate dated 2026-11-02. This estimate excludes fees.
Multiply the amount in United States Dollar (USD) by 453.64. For example, 1 × 453.64 = 453.64 CRC.
No. CurrencyCalc calculates reference values. It does not exchange money or process payments. Compare the final rate, spread and fees with your bank or transfer provider.
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