Naira Gains At Official Market As External Reserves Rise Massively - See New Rate
Infoexpert24 reports that the exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at N414.73/$1 at the official Investors and Exporters (I&E) window
This online newspaper understands that Naira appreciated against the US dollar on Friday to close at N414.73/$1, representing a 0.02% gain compared to N414.8/$1 recorded in the previous trading sessions as Nigeria’s external reserve increased by $69 million, the first time in over a month
Forex turnover at the official market dropped by 37.4% to $139.67 million from $223.18 million recorded in the previous day.
However, the naira depreciated against the US dollar on Friday, dropping by 0.53% to close at N570/$1 as against N567/$1 that was recorded in the previous trading session. This is according to information obtained from BDC operators interviewed by Infoexpert24.
Naira Gains At Official Market As External Reserves Rise Massively – See New Rate
Nigeria’s foreign reserve reduced by 0.08% on Wednesday, 1st December to close at $41.15 billion compared to $41.19 billion recorded as of the previous day. The recent decline in the nation’s external reserve is attributed to the intervention by the apex bank in the official forex market.
The exchange rate at the Investors and Exporters window appreciated by 7 kobo to close at N414.73/$1 on Friday, compared to N415.8/$1 recorded over the past six trading sessions.
The opening indicative rate closed at N414.06/$1 on Friday, which represents a 12 kobo depreciation compared to N413.94/$1 recorded in the previous trading session.
An exchange rate of N461.27/$1 was the highest rate recorded during intra-day trading before it settled at N414.73/$1, while it sold for as low as N404/$1 during intra-day trading.
Forex turnover at the official window declined by 26.2% to $103.01 million on Friday.
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