YEARLY HIGH
135.9980 AOA
YEARLY LOW
130.4440 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.8528 AOA

2026 CNY to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 135.9980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 130.4440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5540 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.2300 to the December average rate of 135.4149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 135.9980 was up 3.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 130.8428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,399,950 AOA
2025 Average 3,181,756 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,261,099 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,850.36 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

135.8334
130.8115
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 133.4105, compared to 135.1797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.4105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.1797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.4044 AOA (High: 133.8016 / Low: 131.3972). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5965 AOA (High: 135.7707 / Low: 135.1743).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4044
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5965

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0630 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 134.9444) against the same month in 2025 (average: 127.5535), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3909 (+5.79%).

2026 Avg (July) 134.9444
2025 Avg (July) 127.5535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.9092 130.4440 131.2300
February 133.8016 131.3972 132.4119
March 133.4983 132.3559 132.8569
April 134.6535 132.5252 133.9146
May 135.6704 134.4415 135.0564
June 135.6503 134.1601 134.9934
July 135.9980 134.4414 134.9444
August 135.7707 135.1743 135.4149