YEARLY HIGH
1.6595 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.4254 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5758 AOA

2025 XAF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.6595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.4254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2341 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4404 to the December average rate of 1.6344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.6595 was up 3.21% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.6079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,298 AOA
2024 Average 7,191 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 7,127 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,170.50 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.6570
1.4207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.5238, compared to 1.6279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.1091 AOA (High: 1.6105 / Low: 1.5014). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 AOA (High: 1.6363 / Low: 1.6150).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1091
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 1.6373) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.5717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0656 (+4.17%).

2025 Avg (September) 1.6373
2024 Avg (September) 1.5717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4627 1.4254 1.4404
February 1.4666 1.4257 1.4509
March 1.5225 1.4485 1.5046
April 1.6105 1.5014 1.5677
May 1.5851 1.5502 1.5702
June 1.6447 1.5784 1.6088
July 1.6473 1.5938 1.6299
August 1.6363 1.6150 1.6258
September 1.6595 1.6233 1.6373
October 1.6416 1.6081 1.6259
November 1.6251 1.6027 1.6140
December 1.6460 1.6186 1.6344