YEARLY HIGH
1265.6387 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1202.8265 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1228.0606 AOA

2026 SHP to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SHP to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1265.6387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 1202.8265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.8122 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1236.9480 to the December average rate of 1213.6245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1265.6387 was up 0.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 1258.2154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,328,194 AOA
2025 Average 6,030,913 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 6,014,133 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314,061.17 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1245.2954
1210.7454
JanuMarcMayJuly

SHP 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 1230.4667, compared to 1213.6245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.8421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1230.4667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1213.6245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 41.8606 AOA (High: 1265.6387 / Low: 1223.7781). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5837 AOA (High: 1215.4164 / Low: 1211.8327).

January Spread (Volatile) ±41.8606
July Spread (Stable) ±3.5837

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 21.2136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.2136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1236.9480) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1127.3873), the exchange rate shifted by +109.5607 (+9.72%).

2026 Avg (January) 1236.9480
2025 Avg (January) 1127.3873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1265.6387 1223.7781 1236.9480
February 1252.5317 1230.9975 1242.4162
March 1229.4219 1205.7809 1221.2027
April 1243.3425 1202.8265 1230.5292
May 1246.4601 1226.0550 1233.0845
June 1232.5194 1203.9053 1218.6194
July 1215.4164 1211.8327 1213.6245