2026 XAF to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6777 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.5958 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6293 AOA

2026 XAF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.6777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.5958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0819 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6368 to the December average rate of 1.6148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6777 was up 1.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6595, 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 8,389 AOA

2025 Average 7,883 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 7,979 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.62 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6532

1.6107

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.6293, 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 1.6293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0595 AOA (High: 1.6777 / Low: 1.6182). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 AOA (High: 1.6267 / Low: 1.6071).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.6368) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1964 (+13.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.6368

2025 Avg (January) 1.4404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6777	1.6182	1.6368
February	1.6611	1.6399	1.6496
March	1.6410	1.5958	1.6143
April	1.6492	1.6005	1.6320
May	1.6414	1.6186	1.6281
June	1.6267	1.6071	1.6148