Amid the scarcity of Foreign Exchange (Forex) in the country, the Nigerian Naira on Monday extended its decline to N595 against the United States Dollar on the parallel market, popularly known as the Black market.
An analysis by Investors King revealed that last week, the Naira exchanged at N590 to a U.S. Dollar on Thursday on the black market before dropping in value to N595 on Friday, the same rate it exchanged on Monday. However, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned against patronising that section of forex.
In 2021, the CBN stopped allocating forex to Bureau de change operators after accusing them of aiding illegal forex flows, hoarding, and speculation. All forex allocations were then appropriated to the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), presently being accused of the same things.
To plug forex leakages and challenges, the apex bank once again declared that it will stop appropriating forex to DMBs by the end of 2022 to spur its $200 billion forex repatriation program (RT200 FX Programme).
At the 2021 Banker’s Committee, the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele announced the ‘RT200 FX Programme, which aims to increase forex inflow into the country from non-oil sources over the next three to five years.
“After serious consideration of the various possibilities, the CBN is launching the Banker’s committee ‘RT200 FX programme’, which represents the ‘Race to $200 billion FX repatriation’, ‘effective immediately, based on available choices and extensive engagement with the financial community”, Emefiele had said.
The RT200 program is a set of policies, strategies, and programs for non-oil exports that will allow Nigeria to achieve its ambitious but doable objective of $200 billion in FX repatriation, from non-oil exports over the next three to five years.
Note that 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 ₦750 and ₦755, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
How Much Is Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today?
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
Investors King understands that the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N750 and sell at N755 as of the time of filing this report.
Exchange Rate of Dollar To Naira in Black Market Today?
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)
Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate
750
Selling Rate
755
The local currency opened at N755.00 per $1 at the parallel market otherwise known as the black market today Saturday, 28th January 2023, in Lagos Nigeria, after it closed at N750 per $1 on Thursday, 26th January 2023.
Even though the dollar to naira opened in the parallel market at N755 per $1 today, Investors King reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market, otherwise known as the black market. The apex bank has therefore directed anyone who requires forex to approach their bank, insisting that the I&E window is the only known exchange.
Investors King reports that in the black market, the players buy a dollar for N750 and sell for N757 on Saturday morning, January 28, 2023, after they purchased N744 and sold for N746 on Thursday, 26 January 2023.
Meanwhile, Investors King reports that the USD started this week at ₦745 in Parallel Market also known as Black Market on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Lagos Nigeria, after it opened at ₦744 last week Monday, January 16, 2023.
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.
As pressures and appeals rise for an extension of the deadline for deposit of old naira notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has insisted on the earlier announced January 31, 2023 deadline.
Investors King recalls that last year the CBN declared that new N200, N500, N1000 notes will be made available in banks on Dec 15, 2022 and the old currencies will cease to become legal tender by Jan. 31, 2023.
Reactions have trailed the redesigned naira notes and the stipulated deadline due to the slow circulation of the new currencies.
The Senate of the National Assembly, on Tuesday said the CBN should extend the deadline for old notes deposit by six months and compel banks to open naira exchange windows for those who do not have bank accounts.
Reacting to the increasing pressures, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele said there is no going back on the deadline given.
Emefiele declared this on Tuesday during a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee in Abuja.
According to him, 90–100 days is enough to deposit the old naira notes in the bank, adding that the CBN compelled banks to remain open including on Saturdays in order to accept more cash deposits.
He noted that the apex bank is yet to identify any cogent reason why the deadline should be moved as agitated by some section of the people.
“Unfortunately, I don’t have good news for those who say we should shift the deadline. The reason is because 90 days, in fact, 100 days, is enough for anybody who has the old currency to deposit it in the bank.
“We took every measure to ensure all the banks remain open to receive the old currency, including opening on Saturdays. We do not see any reason to begin to talk about a shift. We believe 100 days is more than adequate,” Emefiele said.
Note that 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 ₦750 and ₦757, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
How Much Is Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today?
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
Investors King understands that the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N750 and sell at N757 as of the time of filing this report.
Exchange Rate of Dollar To Naira in Black Market Today?
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)
Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate
750
Selling Rate
757
The local currency opened at N757.00 per $1 at the parallel market otherwise known as the black market today Sunday, 22 January 2023, in Lagos Nigeria, after it closed at N757 per $1 on Saturday, 21st January 2023.
Even though the dollar to naira opened in the parallel market at N757 per $1 today, Investors King reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market, otherwise known as the black market. The apex bank has therefore directed anyone who requires forex to approach their bank, insisting that the I&E window is the only known exchange.
Investors King reports that in the black market, the players buy a dollar for N750 and sell for N757 on Sunday morning, January 20, 2023, after they purchased N744 and sold for N746 on Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Meanwhile, Investors King reports that the USD started this week at ₦745 in Parallel Market also known as Black Market on Monday, January 16, 2023, in Lagos Nigeria, after it opened at ₦744 last week Monday, January 9, 2023.
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.
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