2026 WST to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

337.6401 AOA

YEARLY LOW

323.9652 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

333.2395 AOA

2026 WST to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 337.6401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 323.9652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6749 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.8286 to the December average rate of 331.6826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 337.6401 was up 1.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 334.1797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,688,200 AOA

2025 Average 1,635,349 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 1,619,826 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,374.28 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

336.2291

329.2468

JanuMarcMayJuly

WST 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 333.5323, compared to 332.3612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 333.5323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.3612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 7.3449 AOA (High: 331.3101 / Low: 323.9652). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2936 AOA (High: 332.4001 / Low: 331.1066).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.3449

August Spread (Stable) ±1.2936

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 1.9345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 335.6473) against the same month in 2025 (average: 326.2316), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4157 (+2.89%).

2026 Avg (March) 335.6473

2025 Avg (March) 326.2316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	331.3101	323.9652	329.8286
February	336.3545	329.5517	334.8975
March	337.6401	333.5655	335.6473
April	334.5213	332.3826	333.7128
May	334.5213	332.7415	333.7711
June	334.5213	332.3522	333.3366
July	334.2441	332.3761	333.0398
August	332.4001	331.1066	331.6826