YEARLY HIGH
0.6839 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.6306 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6658 AOA

2026 NGN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.6839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0532 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6444 to the December average rate of 0.6716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6839 was up 7.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 683,879 AOA
2025 Average 601,401 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 630,633 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,246.46 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6770
0.6414
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

NGN 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 0.6658, 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 0.6658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0308 AOA (High: 0.6614 / Low: 0.6306). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 AOA (High: 0.6692 / Low: 0.6645).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.6727) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0941 (+16.27%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.6727
2025 Avg (April) 0.5786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6614 0.6306 0.6444
February 0.6831 0.6554 0.6740
March 0.6779 0.6547 0.6648
April 0.6839 0.6619 0.6727
May 0.6692 0.6645 0.6670
June 0.6749 0.6673 0.6716