YEARLY HIGH
1340.9574 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1247.1945 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1302.8015 AOA

2026 XDR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1340.9574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 1247.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.7629 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1315.4235 to the December average rate of 1290.9619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1340.9574 was up 0.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 1330.6966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,704,787 AOA
2025 Average 6,347,759 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 6,235,972 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468,814.30 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1331.6715
1275.6601
JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 1308.5204, compared to 1285.6448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.8756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1308.5204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1285.6448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 62.8310 AOA (High: 1310.0255 / Low: 1247.1945). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1469 AOA (High: 1293.7851 / Low: 1288.6381).

June Spread (Volatile) ±62.8310
August Spread (Stable) ±5.1469

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 27.9650 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.9650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1315.4235) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1187.2026), the exchange rate shifted by +128.2209 (+10.80%).

2026 Avg (January) 1315.4235
2025 Avg (January) 1187.2026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1340.9574 1299.1848 1315.4235
February 1336.2430 1318.9890 1327.0039
March 1326.2201 1284.6856 1299.0389
April 1327.2858 1287.1026 1311.5862
May 1319.6671 1302.0692 1309.0104
June 1310.0255 1247.1945 1289.0595
July 1289.3295 1274.8097 1280.3277
August 1293.7851 1288.6381 1290.9619