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FX Market
The naira fell N30 or 2.17% to N1,361 per US dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market…
While the market claims the naira exchange rate has decoupled from oil prices, analysts say the ongoing crude rally is positive for a firmer local currency.
The naira dropped at the official window, settling at N1346 per dollar as the rally slowed down after early momentum. For three consecutive trading sessions, the local currency has been pulling back due to increased demand for the US dollar in the currency market.
Exchange Rate Falls over High Demand for Dollar The naira exchange rate depreciated at the…
The naira exchange rate dropped further at the Apex Bank’s official FX window due to increasing demand for foreign payments by eligible market participants.
The naira (NGN) exchange rate strengthened to N1,335 per US dollar (USD)at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Tuesday, reflecting a strong supply versus demand level.
In the official foreign exchange market, the naira appreciated to N1,347 per dollar on Monday, reflecting the absence of significant pressures from international payments.