YEARLY HIGH
12.9029 AOA
YEARLY LOW
10.6254 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9233 AOA

2026 RUB to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 12.9029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 10.6254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2775 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7324 to the December average rate of 11.5264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.9029 was up 7.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.0448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,514 AOA
2025 Average 54,946 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 53,127 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,387.34 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.9264
11.2298
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB 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 12.0153, compared to 11.6473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.2975 AOA (High: 12.8596 / Low: 11.5620). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 AOA (High: 11.5467 / Low: 11.5139).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2975
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 12.7850) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.3424), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4426 (+12.72%).

2026 Avg (May) 12.7850
2025 Avg (May) 11.3424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1744 11.3017 11.7324
February 12.0227 11.8071 11.9185
March 11.8145 10.6254 11.3712
April 12.2629 11.3435 11.9000
May 12.9029 12.2445 12.7850
June 12.8596 11.5620 12.3850
July 11.9811 11.4731 11.7681
August 11.5467 11.5139 11.5264