YEARLY HIGH
0.6761 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.6114 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6423 AOA

2026 ARS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.6761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.6114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0647 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6314 to the December average rate of 0.6151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6761 was down 23.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,381 AOA
2025 Average 3,736 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,057 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.58 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6672
0.6104
JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS 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 0.6469, compared to 0.6151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0396 AOA (High: 0.6680 / Low: 0.6284). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 AOA (High: 0.6208 / Low: 0.6114).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0396
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.6625) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1547 (-18.93%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.6625
2025 Avg (April) 0.8172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6448 0.6179 0.6314
February 0.6680 0.6284 0.6502
March 0.6691 0.6390 0.6554
April 0.6761 0.6446 0.6625
May 0.6592 0.6466 0.6505
June 0.6480 0.6162 0.6312
July 0.6208 0.6114 0.6151