YEARLY HIGH
114.4551 AOA
YEARLY LOW
112.8076 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.5220 AOA

2026 MOP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 114.4551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 112.8076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6474 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.9508 to the December average rate of 113.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 114.4551 was down 0.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 115.0408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 572,275 AOA
2025 Average 569,614 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 564,038 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,237.18 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

114.0208
113.1806
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP 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 113.6028, compared to 113.2797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.6028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.2797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.2386 AOA (High: 114.1676 / Low: 112.9290). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AOA (High: 113.3088 / Low: 113.3088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2386
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2384 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 113.9508) against the same month in 2025 (average: 113.8572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0936 (+0.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 113.9508
2025 Avg (January) 113.8572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.4551 113.4704 113.9508
February 114.1676 112.9290 113.7124
March 114.2575 113.1416 113.6452
April 113.8413 112.9042 113.5109
May 113.7471 113.1646 113.4961
June 113.7527 112.8076 113.3016
July 114.0756 112.9072 113.2506
August 113.3088 113.3088 113.3088