YEARLY HIGH
0.4305 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.3908 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4013 AOA

2026 CDF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.4305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.3908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0398 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4050 to the December average rate of 0.3975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4305 was down 0.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,153 AOA
2025 Average 1,697 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,954 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.85 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4072
0.3945
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

CDF 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 0.4013, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0347 AOA (High: 0.4305 / Low: 0.3958). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 AOA (High: 0.4005 / Low: 0.3953).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.4061) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0870 (+27.25%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.4061
2025 Avg (February) 0.3192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4254 0.3955 0.4050
February 0.4305 0.3958 0.4061
March 0.4221 0.3949 0.4029
April 0.3987 0.3908 0.3955
May 0.4040 0.3957 0.4008
June 0.4005 0.3953 0.3975