YEARLY HIGH
0.6315 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.6145 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6262 AOA

2026 RWF to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.6315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.6145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6281 to the December average rate of 0.6241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6315 was down 4.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,158 AOA
2025 Average 3,191 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 3,072 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.35 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6286
0.6232
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF 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 0.6265, compared to 0.6241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0130 AOA (High: 0.6275 / Low: 0.6145). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AOA (High: 0.6244 / Low: 0.6238).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.6281) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0274 (-4.18%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.6281
2025 Avg (January) 0.6555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6315 0.6253 0.6281
February 0.6311 0.6224 0.6277
March 0.6313 0.6242 0.6277
April 0.6289 0.6219 0.6266
May 0.6281 0.6222 0.6254
June 0.6275 0.6145 0.6236
July 0.6244 0.6238 0.6241