YEARLY HIGH
5.9513 AOA
YEARLY LOW
5.6710 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8309 AOA

2026 ETB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 5.9513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 5.6710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2803 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8803 to the December average rate of 5.7309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.9513 was down 18.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.2934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,757 AOA
2025 Average 33,062 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 28,355 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,401.35 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.9096
5.7146
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ETB 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 5.8309, 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 5.8309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1490 AOA (High: 5.8481 / Low: 5.6991). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0627 AOA (High: 5.9085 / Low: 5.8458).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1490
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0627

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 5.8762) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.0229), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1467 (-16.33%).

2026 Avg (March) 5.8762
2025 Avg (March) 7.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9085 5.8458 5.8803
February 5.9251 5.8459 5.8934
March 5.9513 5.8141 5.8762
April 5.8786 5.8061 5.8535
May 5.8481 5.6991 5.7508
June 5.7809 5.6710 5.7309