YEARLY HIGH
9.2223 AOA
YEARLY LOW
8.7015 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9088 AOA

2026 XPF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XPF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 9.2223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 8.7015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5208 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9975 to the December average rate of 8.8375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.2223 was up 1.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.1223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,112 AOA
2025 Average 43,330 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 43,508 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,603.90 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.0994
8.7206
JanuMarcMayJuly

XPF 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 8.9468, compared to 8.7948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3271 AOA (High: 9.2223 / Low: 8.8952). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0495 AOA (High: 8.8724 / Low: 8.8229).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3271
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0495

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 0.1943 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.9975) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.9179), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0796 (+13.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.9975
2025 Avg (January) 7.9179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2223 8.8952 8.9975
February 9.1312 9.0142 9.0678
March 9.0205 8.7720 8.8735
April 9.0654 8.7977 8.9707
May 9.0225 8.8971 8.9498
June 8.9416 8.7015 8.8218
July 8.8560 8.7115 8.7522
August 8.8724 8.8229 8.8375