YEARLY HIGH
1.5857 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.4622 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5015 NGN

2026 AOA to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AOA to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.4622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1235 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5520 to the December average rate of 1.4915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5857 was down 13.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8400, 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 7,929 NGN
2025 Average 8,324 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 7,311 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 617.31 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5588
1.4770
JanuMarcMayJuly

AOA to NGN 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 1.5032, compared to 1.4964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0737 NGN (High: 1.5857 / Low: 1.5120). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 NGN (High: 1.4950 / Low: 1.4891).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0737
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0682 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5520) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6998), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1478 (-8.70%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5520
2025 Avg (January) 1.6998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5857 1.5120 1.5520
February 1.5257 1.4638 1.4838
March 1.5275 1.4751 1.5043
April 1.5109 1.4622 1.4868
May 1.5049 1.4942 1.4992
June 1.5121 1.4818 1.4929
July 1.5131 1.4798 1.5014
August 1.4950 1.4891 1.4915