2026 ZAR to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.0003 AOA

YEARLY LOW

53.2079 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.8395 AOA

2026 ZAR to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 58.0003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 53.2079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7923 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.1467 to the December average rate of 55.7922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 58.0003 was up 5.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 55.1413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,900,013 AOA

2025 Average 2,560,339 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 2,660,396 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239,617.15 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

57.4066

54.3741

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ZAR 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 55.8395, 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 55.8395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.8395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 3.7075 AOA (High: 56.9154 / Low: 53.2079). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2442 AOA (High: 56.4704 / Low: 55.2262).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7075

June Spread (Stable) ±1.2442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5270 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 56.1467) against the same month in 2025 (average: 48.7449), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4018 (+15.18%).

2026 Avg (January) 56.1467

2025 Avg (January) 48.7449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.0003	55.0704	56.1467
February	57.6335	56.3344	57.1539
March	56.9154	53.2079	54.6268
April	56.2631	53.7108	55.3092
May	56.5598	54.9329	56.0081
June	56.4704	55.2262	55.7922