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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡΄Angolan Kwanza to US Dollar

AOA to USD β€” used in Angola.
1 USD =
917.50 AOA
1 AOA =
0.00109 USD
AOA symbol
Kz
USD symbol
$

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the Angolan Kwanza (AOA) and the US Dollar (USD). The Angolan Kwanza is used in Angola. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 β€” for live rates when sending money or exchanging cash, check your bank, Wise, or XE.

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Based on 1 USD = 917.50 AOA (indicative rate, late July 2026).

Conversion Table

Common amounts converted both directions at today's reference rate.

AOA β†’ USD

AOAUSD
1 AOA0.00109 USD
5 AOA0.00545 USD
10 AOA0.010899 USD
25 AOA0.027248 USD
50 AOA0.054496 USD
100 AOA0.108992 USD
250 AOA0.27248 USD
500 AOA0.544959 USD
1,000 AOA1.0899 USD
5,000 AOA5.4496 USD

USD β†’ AOA

USDAOA
1 USD917.50 AOA
5 USD4,587.50 AOA
10 USD9,175.00 AOA
25 USD22,937.50 AOA
50 USD45,875.00 AOA
100 USD91,750.00 AOA
250 USD229,375.00 AOA
500 USD458,750.00 AOA
1,000 USD917,500.00 AOA
5,000 USD4,587,500.00 AOA

About the Angolan Kwanza

Angola introduced the kwanza in January 1977 to replace the Portuguese-colonial-era escudo shortly after independence in 1975. The long civil war that followed independence, combined with economic mismanagement, drove severe inflation through the 1980s and 90s, forcing the government through several redenominations β€” including a "novo kwanza" and "kwanza reajustado" β€” before the current kwanza was reestablished in 1999. Read the full Angolan Kwanza history, denominations & FAQ →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 100 AOA in USD?

100 AOA is approximately 0.108992 USD at the reference rate of 1 USD β‰ˆ 917.50 AOA. Rates move daily β€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the kwanza tied to oil prices?

Not officially pegged, but as Africa's second-largest oil producer, Angola's economy and currency have historically shown a strong correlation with global oil price movements.

What's the best way to exchange AOA for USD?

Banks, licensed forex bureaus, and services like Wise or Revolut typically offer better rates than airport kiosks. Compare the mid-market rate shown here against what you're quoted before exchanging.

Where can I find rates for other currency pairs?

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