YEARLY HIGH
1.6296 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.5245 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6006 AOA

2025 SOS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SOS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.6296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.5245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1051 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5972 to the December average rate of 1.6035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.6296 was down 2.48% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.6711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,148 AOA
2024 Average 7,629 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 7,623 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 525.56 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.6046
1.5966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.5991, compared to 1.6021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 0.0872 AOA (High: 1.6117 / Low: 1.5245). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 AOA (High: 1.6042 / Low: 1.5957).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0872
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 1.6039) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.5590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+2.88%).

2025 Avg (August) 1.6039
2024 Avg (August) 1.5590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6013 1.5889 1.5972
February 1.6150 1.5722 1.5986
March 1.6042 1.5957 1.5987
April 1.6061 1.5950 1.6010
May 1.6067 1.5911 1.5981
June 1.6053 1.5923 1.6012
July 1.6060 1.5944 1.6010
August 1.6296 1.5955 1.6039
September 1.6104 1.5939 1.6023
October 1.6117 1.5245 1.5982
November 1.6103 1.5884 1.6039
December 1.6127 1.5979 1.6035