2026 QAR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

252.8705 AOA

YEARLY LOW

249.3290 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

251.1421 AOA

2026 QAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 252.8705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 249.3290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5415 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 251.2838 to the December average rate of 250.7238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 252.8705 was down 0.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 253.0961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,264,353 AOA

2025 Average 1,255,300 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 1,246,645 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,707.30 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

251.5659

250.6472

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR 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 251.2623, compared to 250.7815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.2623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.7815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 3.3657 AOA (High: 252.8705 / Low: 249.5048). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5671 AOA (High: 250.9724 / Low: 250.4054).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.3657

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5671

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5732 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 250.8391) against the same month in 2025 (average: 251.1647), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3256 (-0.13%).

2026 Avg (July) 250.8391

2025 Avg (July) 251.1647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	252.1472	249.5523	251.2838
February	252.6806	250.2098	251.3197
March	252.8024	250.1392	251.3871
April	252.0191	249.3290	251.1774
May	252.1285	250.4791	251.4894
June	252.3711	249.9944	250.9161
July	252.8705	249.5048	250.8391
August	250.9724	250.4054	250.7238