YEARLY HIGH
14.8065 AOA
YEARLY LOW
13.6574 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2576 AOA

2026 AFN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 14.8065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 13.6574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1491 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9638 to the December average rate of 13.9095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.8065 was up 5.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.0342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 74,032 AOA
2025 Average 65,672 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 68,287 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,745.40 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.6066
13.8461
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to AOA 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 14.3572, compared to 13.9585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.9446 AOA (High: 14.7648 / Low: 13.8202). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1532 AOA (High: 14.6099 / Low: 14.4567).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9446
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4494 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 14.3582) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.7213), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6369 (+12.87%).

2026 Avg (April) 14.3582
2025 Avg (April) 12.7213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1077 13.8003 13.9638
February 14.7648 13.8202 14.3018
March 14.6720 14.3028 14.5194
April 14.8065 13.9257 14.3582
May 14.6099 14.4567 14.5433
June 14.6880 14.1760 14.4570
July 14.4271 13.6574 14.0076
August 14.0383 13.8277 13.9095