YEARLY HIGH
169.4529 AOA
YEARLY LOW
142.8266 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.9521 AOA

2026 LYD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 169.4529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 142.8266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.6262 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.9432 to the December average rate of 143.7706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 169.4529 was down 11.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 190.6201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 847,264 AOA
2025 Average 865,874 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 714,133 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,131.24 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

162.6700
141.9483
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LYD 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 146.9521, 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 146.9521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.9521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 26.0606 AOA (High: 169.4529 / Low: 143.3923). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7853 AOA (High: 144.5669 / Low: 143.7816).

January Spread (Volatile) ±26.0606
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7853

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.0254 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 160.9432) against the same month in 2025 (average: 185.1639), the exchange rate shifted by -24.2206 (-13.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 160.9432
2025 Avg (January) 185.1639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 169.4529 143.3923 160.9432
February 145.5954 144.3676 144.9178
March 145.1670 142.8266 143.6751
April 145.2532 142.9532 144.1756
May 144.5669 143.7816 144.2301
June 144.4532 142.9977 143.7706