YEARLY HIGH
5.0783 MGA
YEARLY LOW
4.5087 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6704 MGA

2026 AOA to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AOA to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 5.0783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 4.5087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5696 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9887 to the December average rate of 4.6739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.0783 was down 2.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.2149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,391 MGA
2025 Average 24,779 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 22,544 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,847.80 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.0339
4.4913
JanuMarcMayJuly

AOA to MGA 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 4.6686, compared to 4.6758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.3153 MGA (High: 4.9064 / Low: 4.5911). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 MGA (High: 4.7011 / Low: 4.6588).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3153
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2223 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.9887) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.1536), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1649 (-3.20%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.9887
2025 Avg (January) 5.1536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0783 4.8893 4.9887
February 4.9064 4.5911 4.7712
March 4.6206 4.5170 4.5489
April 4.5732 4.5087 4.5365
May 4.6027 4.5207 4.5712
June 4.6513 4.5481 4.5948
July 4.7815 4.6385 4.6778
August 4.7011 4.6588 4.6739