2026 CUP to AOA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 CUP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the CUP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 918.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 35.4193.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 882.5807 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 914.9210 to the December average rate of 35.4738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 918.0000 was up 0.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 917.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CUP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
CUP to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 601.1258, compared to 35.4956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 565.6302 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 882.5392 AOA (High: 918.0000 / Low: 35.4608). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0725 AOA (High: 35.5144 / Low: 35.4419).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 754.4403 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 790.0108) against the same month in 2025 (average: 914.7667), the exchange rate shifted by -124.7558 (-13.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 917.0000 | 911.9680 | 914.9210 |
| February | 917.0000 | 912.1310 | 914.9854 |
| March | 917.0000 | 912.1310 | 915.7425 |
| April | 918.0000 | 35.4608 | 790.0108 |
| May | 35.6505 | 35.4608 | 35.5705 |
| June | 35.6505 | 35.4193 | 35.5242 |
| July | 35.6505 | 35.4396 | 35.5173 |
| August | 35.5144 | 35.4419 | 35.4738 |