YEARLY HIGH
558.4305 AOA
YEARLY LOW
531.0568 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
543.5643 AOA

2026 BAM to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 558.4305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 531.0568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.3737 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 548.6245 to the December average rate of 538.8451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 558.4305 was up 0.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 554.0443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,792,153 AOA
2025 Average 2,642,465 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,655,284 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,868.68 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

555.4364
531.9739
JanuMarcMayJuly

BAM 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 545.9567, compared to 536.3871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 545.9567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 536.3871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 16.8350 AOA (High: 553.1905 / Low: 536.3555). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9438 AOA (High: 541.3783 / Low: 536.4345).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.8350
August Spread (Stable) ±4.9438

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.8144 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 548.6245) against the same month in 2025 (average: 483.2433), the exchange rate shifted by +65.3813 (+13.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 548.6245
2025 Avg (January) 483.2433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 558.4305 542.3874 548.6245
February 557.3717 550.0700 553.4812
March 553.1905 536.3555 541.6667
April 553.6491 537.2470 547.2012
May 549.8004 543.0474 545.5967
June 546.2143 531.0568 539.1698
July 538.4297 531.7692 533.9291
August 541.3783 536.4345 538.8451