2026 IMP to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1246.4601 AOA

YEARLY LOW

911.9680 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1076.6336 AOA

2026 IMP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1246.4601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 911.9680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 334.4921 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 914.9210 to the December average rate of 1230.4524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1246.4601 was up 35.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 917.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,232,301 AOA

2025 Average 4,572,955 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 4,559,840 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,672,460.52 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1264.9009

883.1047

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 1026.5243, compared to 1226.9614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 200.4372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1026.5243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1226.9614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 329.7471 AOA (High: 1241.8781 / Low: 912.1310). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AOA (High: 1230.4524 / Low: 1230.4524).

April Spread (Volatile) ±329.7471

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 14.4652 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.4652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1233.0845) against the same month in 2025 (average: 913.4142), the exchange rate shifted by +319.6704 (+35.00%).

2026 Avg (May) 1233.0845

2025 Avg (May) 913.4142

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	1241.8781	912.1310	961.7928
May	1246.4601	1226.0550	1233.0845
June	1232.5194	1203.9053	1218.6194
July	1234.8593	1211.8327	1223.4705
August	1230.4524	1230.4524	1230.4524