YEARLY HIGH
100.9317 AOA
YEARLY LOW
97.1562 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.2336 AOA

2026 MAD to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 100.9317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 97.1562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7755 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.8257 to the December average rate of 99.2523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 100.9317 was down 1.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 102.3152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 504,659 AOA
2025 Average 490,003 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 485,781 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,877.74 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

100.2053
97.9119
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

MAD 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 99.2336, 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 99.2336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.2336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.9671 AOA (High: 100.1233 / Low: 97.1562). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7293 AOA (High: 99.9592 / Low: 99.2298).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9671
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7293

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 99.8257) against the same month in 2025 (average: 90.9182), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9075 (+9.80%).

2026 Avg (January) 99.8257
2025 Avg (January) 90.9182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.9317 98.9725 99.8257
February 100.4822 99.5003 100.0142
March 100.1233 97.1562 98.1030
April 99.5028 97.3040 98.6167
May 99.9592 99.2298 99.5895
June 99.8482 98.5283 99.2523