YEARLY HIGH
6.0054 AOA
YEARLY LOW
5.5775 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7666 AOA

2026 JPY to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 6.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 5.5775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4280 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8381 to the December average rate of 5.7969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.0054 was down 7.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.5128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,002,718 AOA
2025 Average 3,058,620 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 2,788,741 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,977.28 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.9276
5.6016
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY 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 5.7845, compared to 5.7128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2529 AOA (High: 6.0024 / Low: 5.7496). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AOA (High: 5.7969 / Low: 5.7969).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2529
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1333 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 5.9004) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.0267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1263 (-2.10%).

2026 Avg (February) 5.9004
2025 Avg (February) 6.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0024 5.7496 5.8381
February 6.0054 5.8024 5.9004
March 5.8440 5.7126 5.7671
April 5.7865 5.7088 5.7497
May 5.8506 5.7244 5.7625
June 5.7460 5.6250 5.6894
July 5.7191 5.5775 5.6288
August 5.7969 5.7969 5.7969