YEARLY HIGH
133.1765 AOA
YEARLY LOW
77.0870 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.2150 AOA

2026 BOB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 133.1765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 77.0870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.0895 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.2976 to the December average rate of 77.1675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 133.1765 was down 1.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 134.5295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 665,882 AOA
2025 Average 661,525 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 385,435 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,447.27 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

138.1129
71.6270
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 132.4334, compared to 95.5598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.8736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.4334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.5598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 54.3825 AOA (High: 132.4410 / Low: 78.0585). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1909 AOA (High: 77.2779 / Low: 77.0870).

July Spread (Volatile) ±54.3825
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 36.7846 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.7846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 132.4700) against the same month in 2025 (average: 132.2079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2621 (+0.20%).

2026 Avg (March) 132.4700
2025 Avg (March) 132.2079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.0309 131.5461 132.2976
February 133.0050 131.4199 132.4333
March 133.1765 131.8506 132.4700
April 132.8993 131.8922 132.5372
May 132.8424 132.1464 132.5724
June 132.8863 131.6935 132.2900
July 132.4410 78.0585 113.9521
August 77.2779 77.0870 77.1675