YEARLY HIGH
54.9417 AOA
YEARLY LOW
51.4090 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.0091 AOA

2026 MDL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 54.9417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 51.4090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5328 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.2146 to the December average rate of 52.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 54.9417 was down 1.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 55.9165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 274,709 AOA
2025 Average 264,600 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 257,045 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,663.85 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

54.4295
51.8499
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 53.2703, compared to 52.2256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.2703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.2256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2.0836 AOA (High: 54.0018 / Low: 51.9182). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2095 AOA (High: 52.5120 / Low: 52.3025).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.0836
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2095

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 1.1792 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 54.2146) against the same month in 2025 (average: 49.2063), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0083 (+10.18%).

2026 Avg (January) 54.2146
2025 Avg (January) 49.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.9417 53.3738 54.2146
February 54.5837 53.4074 53.9740
March 53.6136 51.9748 52.7948
April 54.0018 51.9182 53.0527
May 53.5283 52.7544 53.1054
June 53.2758 51.4090 52.4803
July 52.5530 51.8311 52.0649
August 52.5120 52.3025 52.3863