2026 AOA to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6317 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.5960 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6172 XAF

2026 AOA to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AOA to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.6317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.5960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6110 to the December average rate of 0.6225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6317 was down 9.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7015, 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 3,159 XAF

2025 Average 3,178 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,980 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.36 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6303

0.6040

JanuMarcMayJuly

AOA to XAF 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 0.6145, compared to 0.6253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6145

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0219 XAF (High: 0.6180 / Low: 0.5960). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XAF (High: 0.6230 / Low: 0.6216).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.6231) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.24%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.6231

2025 Avg (June) 0.6216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6180	0.5960	0.6110
February	0.6098	0.6020	0.6062
March	0.6266	0.6094	0.6195
April	0.6248	0.6064	0.6128
May	0.6178	0.6092	0.6142
June	0.6317	0.6148	0.6231
July	0.6310	0.6207	0.6281
August	0.6230	0.6216	0.6225