USD → 
AOA Rate as of2026-05-17 USD to AOA Converter.
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Current rate
1 USD = 920 AOA as of 2026-05-17. The Angolan kwanza has depreciated sharply over five years as the National Bank of Angola unwound a long-held overvalued peg and adopted a more market-driven regime under IMF guidance. Oil price volatility, declining production, and dollarization pressures continue to weigh on AOA.
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Rate as of 2026-05-17USD → AOA Converter
$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇦🇴
AOA 920.00
Rate: 1 USD = 920.0000 AOA
Common conversions
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇦🇴 AOA |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | AOA 920.00 |
| $10.00 | AOA 9,200.00 |
| $100.00 | AOA 92,000.00 |
| $500.00 | AOA 460,000.00 |
| $1,000.00 | AOA 920,000.00 |
| $5,000.00 | AOA 4,600,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | AOA 9,200,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | AOA 46,000,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | AOA 92,000,000.00 |
✨ Mid-market rate · 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend
USD trend over time.
Today
920
1 USD = AOA
1 year ago
875
↑ 5.1% in 12 months
5 years ago
615
↑ 49.6% in 5 years
❓ FAQ
USD to AOA FAQ.
Why did the kwanza depreciate so much?
Angola maintained an overvalued AOA peg for years, financed by oil-export dollars. As crude prices fell and production declined, FX reserves dwindled, forcing the BNA to allow a managed float starting 2018. The IMF Extended Fund Facility reinforced this regime shift.
Best way to send USD to Angola?
Wise, WorldRemit, and Remitly cover the corridor partially. Major commercial banks (BAI, BFA, BIC Angola) handle USD wires. Mobile-money penetration in Angola lags peers, so cash pickup at MoneyGram or Western Union remains popular for diaspora remittances.
Are there capital controls in Angola?
Yes — Angola maintains FX surrender requirements for exporters and prioritizes USD allocations for essential imports. Foreign companies often face delays in dividend repatriation, though the situation has improved under recent reforms.
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