YEARLY HIGH
1.6161 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.5915 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6032 AOA

2026 SOS to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SOS to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.6161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.5915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6030 to the December average rate of 1.6019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6161 was down 0.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6296, 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 8,080 AOA
2025 Average 8,003 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 7,958 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.74 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6047
1.6017
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.6032, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0195 AOA (High: 1.6110 / Low: 1.5915). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 AOA (High: 1.6077 / Low: 1.5979).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.6044) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+0.35%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.6044
2025 Avg (March) 1.5987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6114 1.5922 1.6030
February 1.6110 1.5915 1.6039
March 1.6161 1.5976 1.6044
April 1.6069 1.5948 1.6025
May 1.6077 1.5978 1.6035
June 1.6077 1.5979 1.6019