Dollar to Naira Today Black Market Sep 28 2023: Abokifx Dollar Rate Today.
The Nigerian naira has continued to depreciate against the US dollar in the black market, also known as the parallel market, where unofficial dealers trade foreign currencies. The black market rate is often used as a benchmark by many Nigerians because it is more accessible and realistic than the official rate.
What is the Dollar to Naira Today Black Market Rate?
According to bureaux de change (BDCs) operators, the black market exchange rate of the dollar to naira as of September 28, 2023 is as follows:
- Buying: 997 NGN for $1
- Selling: 1005 NGN for $1
This means that black market dealers sell one US dollar for 1005 naira and buy one US dollar for 997 naira from their customers.
The black market rate is much higher than the official rate set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the bank rate offered by authorized dealers, such as banks and bureaux de change (BDCs).
According to our reporter the CBN exchange rate of the dollar to naira as of September 28, 2023 was:
- Buying: 777.602 NGN for $1
- Selling: 778.602 NGN for $1
This means that the CBN sells one US dollar for 778.602 naira and buys one US dollar for 777.602 naira from authorized dealers.
According to available data, the average bank exchange rate of the dollar to naira as of September 28, 2023 was:
- Buying: 790 NGN for $1
- Selling: 782.20 NGN for $1
This means that banks sell one US dollar for 782.20 naira and buy one US dollar for 790 naira from their customers.
Why is the Naira Depreciating Against the Dollar?
The gap between the black market rate and the official rate reflects the scarcity and volatility of foreign exchange in Nigeria, which is caused by various factors, such as:
Oil prices: Nigeria is an oildependent economy that relies on oil exports for most of its foreign exchange earnings. A fall in oil prices reduces Nigeria’s forex inflow and affects its balance of payments.
Forex demand: Nigeria has a high demand for forex to import goods and services, pay debts, repatriate profits, and meet other obligations. The demand for forex often exceeds the supply, creating pressure on the naira.
Forex supply: Nigeria has a limited supply of forex from its oil exports, nonoil exports, remittances, investments, loans, and reserves. The supply of forex is often affected by external shocks, such as oil price fluctuations, global economic slowdowns, sanctions, and currency wars.
Dollar to Naira CBN and Bank Rate Today September 28, 2023
CBN policies: The CBN implements various policies and interventions to manage the exchange rate of the naira and ensure stability in the forex market. Some of these policies include the multiple exchange rate system, the forex ban list, the forex allocation system, the forex intervention program, and the forex futures market.
Market sentiments: The exchange rate of the naira is also influenced by market sentiments, such as expectations, confidence, speculation, rumors, and emotions. Market sentiments can affect the demand and supply of forex, as well as the behavior of forex dealers and customers.
The exchange rate of the dollar to naira is a key indicator of Nigeria’s economic performance and stability. The exchange rate varies across different markets, such as the CBN, bank, and black market. The CBN and bank rate are the official rates that are regulated by the CBN, while the black market rate is the unofficial rate that is determined by market forces.
As of September 28, 2023, the CBN exchange rate of the dollar to naira was 778.602 NGN for $1, the bank exchange rate was 782.20 NGN for $1, and the black market rate was 1005 NGN for $1.
