YEARLY HIGH
1.7001 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.5484 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6159 KRW

2026 AOA to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AOA to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 1.7001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 1.5484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1517 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5897 to the December average rate of 1.5643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7001 was up 4.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,501 KRW
2025 Average 7,772 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,742 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 758.56 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6853
1.5533
JanuMarcMayJuly

AOA to KRW 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 1.6220, compared to 1.5977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.1328 KRW (High: 1.7001 / Low: 1.5673). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 KRW (High: 1.5811 / Low: 1.5484).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1328
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0668 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.6311) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1238 (+8.21%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.6311
2025 Avg (July) 1.5073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6166 1.5661 1.5897
February 1.6050 1.5655 1.5822
March 1.6574 1.5730 1.6277
April 1.6568 1.5981 1.6215
May 1.6455 1.6054 1.6369
June 1.6990 1.6511 1.6743
July 1.7001 1.5673 1.6311
August 1.5811 1.5484 1.5643