IMPORTANT NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly.… it depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demands. It means that…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
NewsoneNigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to keep in mind that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.
What is the dollar to naira exchange rate today?
The local currency (abokiFx) opened at ₦1,590.00 per $1 at the parallel market otherwise known as the black market, today, Wednesday, 20 March 2024, in Lagos Nigeria, after it closed at ₦1,580.00 per $1 on Tuesday, 19 March 2024.
How does the black market dollar-to-naira exchange rate compare to the official rate?
The official exchange rate of the US dollar to the Nigerian naira, as of today, 20 March 2024, is ₦1,477 per US dollar.
Date
Currency
Buying(NGN)
Central(NGN)
Selling(NGN)
3/18/2024
US DOLLAR
1476.247
1476.747
1477.247
3/18/2024
POUNDS STERLING
1879.2624
1879.8989
1880.5354
3/18/2024
EURO
1606.452
1606.9961
1607.5402
3/18/2024
SWISS FRANC
1664.8776
1665.4415
1666.0054
3/18/2024
YEN
9.8944
9.8978
9.9011
3/18/2024
CFA
2.6539
2.6639
2.6739
3/18/2024
WAUA
2142.744
2143.4698
2144.1955
3/18/2024
RIYAL
393.6239
393.7572
393.8905
3/18/2024
DANISH KRONA
215.3816
215.4545
215.5275
3/18/2024
SDR
1965.7705
1966.4363
1967.1021
This is the rate that the CBN uses for its transactions and interventions in the foreign exchange market. The official rate is also the basis for the exchange rates of other foreign currencies, such as the euro, the pound sterling, and the Chinese yuan.
The difference between the black market rate and the official rate is called the parallel market premium. The parallel market premium indicates the degree of divergence between the official and unofficial markets and reflects the level of confidence in the naira and the CBN’s policies.
Factors Influencing Foreign Exchange Rates
Here are some of the causes of the dwindling dollar-to-naira exchange rate.
Inflation Rates: It is well known that inflation directly impacts black market exchange rates. If the Nigerian economy can be stabilized and inflation is controlled, the naira will benefit; however, if the naira continues to fall, it may indicate that food and other necessities are becoming more expensive daily.
Interest Rates: Another tool to keep an eye on is interest rates. If the interest rate at which banks lend money rises, it would harm the economy, causing it to contract and, as a result, the value of the naira to fall.
Government Debt: National debt can impact investor confidence and, as a result, the influx of funds into the economy. If inflows are high, the naira exchange rate will rise in favour of the naira.
Speculators: Speculators frequently impact the naira-to-dollar exchange rate. They stockpile money in anticipation of a gain, causing the naira to plummet even lower.
Conditions of Trade: Favorable trade terms will increase the value of the naira to the dollar, although Nigeria is currently experiencing a trade deficit. Everything comes from China, India, and the majority of Asian countries.
Disclaimer: NEWSONE NIGERIA does not set or determine forex rates. The official NAFEX rates are obtained from the website of the FMDQOTC. Parallel market rates (black market rates) are obtained from various sources including online media outlets. The rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article.
