YEARLY HIGH
247.9782 AOA
YEARLY LOW
242.8598 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.9176 AOA

2026 SAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 247.9782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 242.8598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1183 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.9711 to the December average rate of 244.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 247.9782 was up 0.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 245.5670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,239,891 AOA
2025 Average 1,219,121 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 1,214,299 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,591.75 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

244.1210
243.5432
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR 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 243.9556, compared to 243.8036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.9556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.8036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 5.0174 AOA (High: 247.9782 / Low: 242.9608). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6598 AOA (High: 244.3410 / Low: 243.6812).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0174
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 243.8644) against the same month in 2025 (average: 243.8972), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0328 (-0.01%).

2026 Avg (June) 243.8644
2025 Avg (June) 243.8972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 244.5128 243.1900 243.9711
February 244.6759 243.1328 243.9841
March 245.1027 243.0032 244.0057
April 244.7486 242.9396 244.0729
May 244.8013 243.3526 243.8354
June 247.9782 242.9608 243.8644
July 245.4638 242.8598 243.5913
August 244.3410 243.6812 244.0158