The Costa Rican colón weakened against the US dollar on Friday, closing above the ¢455 threshold in the country's foreign exchange market (Monex).
The currency pair settled at ¢455.14, marking a weekly decline for the local unit as the greenback maintained its upward trajectory.
This local move mirrors a broader trend in global currency markets.
The US dollar index recently climbed to its highest level since May 2025, signaling a significant shift in sentiment.
The greenback has strengthened broadly against a basket of major currencies, putting pressure on emerging market units like the colón.
The dollar's rally is being driven by intensifying market expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates rather than cut them.