YEARLY HIGH
262.0921 AOA
YEARLY LOW
240.3988 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.6045 AOA

2026 PLN to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 262.0921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 240.3988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6933 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.9044 to the December average rate of 244.5190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 262.0921 was up 2.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 256.1503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,241,843 AOA
2025 Average 4,876,691 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 4,807,976 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 433,866.98 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

258.0127
240.3695
JanuMarcMayJuly

PLN 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 251.7462, compared to 243.1794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.7462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.1794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 10.7989 AOA (High: 262.0921 / Low: 251.2932). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3585 AOA (High: 244.6402 / Low: 244.2817).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.7989
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3585

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 8.7659 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 254.9044) against the same month in 2025 (average: 222.4022), the exchange rate shifted by +32.5022 (+14.61%).

2026 Avg (January) 254.9044
2025 Avg (January) 222.4022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 262.0921 251.2932 254.9044
February 258.9486 254.8889 256.5424
March 254.6963 244.4766 247.7765
April 255.6736 245.4335 251.7681
May 253.5094 250.7506 252.2094
June 252.1521 242.2226 247.2767
July 245.3145 240.3988 241.8397
August 244.6402 244.2817 244.5190