YEARLY HIGH
5.8984 AOA
YEARLY LOW
5.7366 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8087 AOA

2026 JMD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 5.8984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.7366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1618 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7964 to the December average rate of 5.7820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.8984 was up 0.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.8668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,492 AOA
2025 Average 28,743 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 28,683 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 808.88 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.8667
5.7732
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD 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 5.8177, compared to 5.7815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1142 AOA (High: 5.8508 / Low: 5.7366). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 AOA (High: 5.7858 / Low: 5.7754).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1142
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 5.8589) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.7916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+1.16%).

2026 Avg (February) 5.8589
2025 Avg (February) 5.7916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8508 5.7366 5.7964
February 5.8984 5.7951 5.8589
March 5.8867 5.7784 5.8368
April 5.8421 5.7648 5.8006
May 5.8574 5.7942 5.8205
June 5.8177 5.7648 5.7930
July 5.8278 5.7472 5.7810
August 5.7858 5.7754 5.7820