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USD to AOA - US Dollar to Angolan Kwanza Converter

Convert US Dollar to Angolan Kwanza with real-time exchange rates

1 USD = ~917.68 AOA (rates vary)

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Quick Insight

USD and AOA are influenced by oil revenue and FX controls; use planning tools for predictable budgeting.

Consider hedging for upcoming Angolan payments and set rate alerts

✈️ Travel budgeting💼 Invoicing for Angolan suppliers💸 Remittance planning

Common USD - AOA Conversions

Forex Market Hours

Sydney
22:00 - 07:00 UTC
Closed
Tokyo
00:00 - 09:00 UTC
Closed
London
08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Closed
New York
13:00 - 22:00 UTC
Active

Most volatile: London-NY overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT). Best spreads during high liquidity hours.

Upcoming High Impact Events

US Non-Farm Payrolls
First Friday of month
High Impact
USD pairs
ECB Rate Decision
Every 6 weeks
Medium Impact
EUR pairs

Tips & Recommendations

  • 1Avoid airport exchange bureaus - markups can reach 10-15%
  • 2Use ATMs with local bank cards for near mid-market rates
  • 3Pay in local currency to avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC)
  • 4Notify your bank before travel to prevent card blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

Several forces shape USD/AOA, including Federal Reserve policy, Angola's inflation and FX policy, oil prices, and global risk sentiment. Trade flows and government reserves also affect liquidity and rate movements.

Economic Context

Trading Relationship

The US and Angola engage in energy trade and investment, with USD receipts tied to Angolan oil exports. USD/AOA movements influence the cost of imports and debt servicing for Angola.

Key Rate Factors

  • Federal Reserve policy decisions
  • Angola's inflation and FX policy
  • US-Angola trade balance and oil price cycles
  • Angolan fiscal policy and foreign currency reserves
  • Global risk sentiment and commodity cycles

Central Banks

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Washington, D.C., USA
Sets monetary policy, controls money supply, and acts as lender of last resort.
Banco Nacional de Angola
Luanda, Angola
Regulates monetary policy, manages foreign exchange and stabilizes the kwanza.

Exchange rates fluctuate continuously. This converter provides indicative rates for informational purposes. For large transactions, consult with a licensed financial professional.

Rates sourced from European Central Bank reference rates. ECB Reference Rates

Convert USD to AOA | 917.68 Today's Rate | Unitconvr