Naira Slightly Strengthens Against Dollar On May 19

On Monday, May 19, 2025, the naira is exchanging for ₦1,624 to 1 US dollar at the parallel market (black market) in Nigeria.

This reflects the current rate at which individuals are trading dollars for naira outside of official financial institutions.

This means that for every one dollar, you can get the equivalent in naira of ₦1,624 on May 19, 2025, showing a slight appreciation compared to the previous day, indicating a modest strengthening in the naira’s value against the dollar.

Monday, May 19, 2025, records a small upward shift in the exchange rate, revealing a mild gain in the local currency’s strength among those actively trading in the foreign exchange market.

The black market rate represents the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for naira outside official exchange channels, where the currency’s value is largely driven by supply and demand dynamics rather than government regulation.

Note that the Black Market Exchange rate is typically higher than the official exchange rate because it is not regulated by the government and reflects a more immediate, fluctuating market response.

Today’s exchange rate has slightly improved compared to Sunday, May 18, when the naira exchanged at ₦1,626 per dollar. (This indicates that the naira has gained a bit of value in the past 24 hours, possibly due to reduced demand for dollars or increased availability.)

The value of a country’s currency is determined by aggregate supply and demand, influenced by factors such as national interest rates, inflation, capital flow, and the overall money supply.

These forces, both internal and external, affect the strength of a nation’s currency and contribute to exchange rate fluctuations. The most common method to assess a currency’s value is through exchange rates. The two main exchange rate systems are the fixed rate and the floating rate systems, with the parallel market rate offering a real-time reflection of currency trends.

Investors and market participants closely monitor parallel market rates for a more immediate and practical reflection of currency trends, often making it a reliable indicator of short-term shifts in economic conditions.
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