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Why the naira is now gaining against the dollar

NM Press by NM Press
June 18, 2021
in Currencies, Spotlight
Exchange rate depreciates at NAFEX window as forex liquidity drops further by 57%, Central Bank Continues intervention in Forex market to stabilize Naira, Naira to depreciate slightly over $1.52 billion maturing contracts expires, Naira hits N388.84 to $1 at the currency spot market, Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, Naira weakens against the dollar by 1.14% amidst uncertainty, Naira gains against the dollar at I&E window, forex liquidity up by 242%  
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The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar at the parallel market strengthened on Thursday, rising from N503/$1 to N485/$1. Initial checks by Nairametrics reveal the rebound of the naira from one of its lowest points in about 4 years held its support levels after the initial rise from N505/$1 to N497/$1 on Wednesday.

Sources inform Nairametrics that the trigger for the recent gains is related to chatter that the central bank may be gearing up to pump forex into the retail end of the market as part of its efforts to boost liquidity. Nairametrics reported recently that the CBN was going to sustain massive funding of Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators according to the President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji Dr Aminu Gwadabe. He had told reporters last week that the CBN was “committed” to improving selling forex to over 5,000 operators.

Nairametrics understands this may have triggered a slow down of demand by speculators who fear they might be on the wrong side of the bargain should the CBN make good its promise. We are yet to get official confirmation if indeed, FX was sold during the week by the CBN to BDCs.

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The ABCON Chairman has also chastised speculators, blaming them for the recent depreciation of the naira and accusing them of creating artificial scarcity in the market.

“The ABCON and CBN have observed with disdain the speculative behaviour currently beclouding the market with the misinformation that the CBN has adopted I&E window as its official rate. The above information is not true because as operators we still funded our accounts at our normal rates of N393/$ and not the I&E window rates for our operation this Friday.’’ Gwadabe.

BDC Operators also suggested earlier in the month that they were considering banning street trading of forex as a strategy for curbing FX speculation. They called it ‘Operation No Street Trading.’

“All operators are to collaborate in bringing down the forex rates in the market; street trading by BDCs should be discouraged/banned and ABCON will commence operation ‘no street trading’. BDCs should improve return rendition to regulatory authorities; margin review to meet operational requirements; widening the scope of transactions; digitalization of BDC operations. ABCON to punish errant members; ABCON compliance officer and staff to commence nationwide supervision of BDC operations.” ABCON

Exchange rate

Dealers who spoke to Nairametrics on Thursday confirmed an exchange rate of N485/$1 if you wish to sell dollars and N492/$1 should you want to buy in the parallel market respectively. This also suggests without any empirical data that the sell pressure might be sustained in the short term.

In a major boost to the outlook of Nigeria’s forex supply, oil prices have remained above $70 per barrel with some analysts predicting it could rise past $80 and soar to $100 as the world gradually returns to full capacity. Nigeria relies heavily on oil for over 50% of its forex supplies.

A reliable source also informed Nairametrics that the CBN is considering closing the disparity between the official market and parallel market rates but prefers a rate that is stronger than the N485/$1 currently being traded. The CBN hopes to achieve this by injecting more forex into the market.

Despite the fall in forex prices on the black market, those sourcing for wire transfer forex still pay above N500/$1. A source informed Nairametrics that they purchased for about N505/$ on Thursday via wire transfers to a foreign currency denominated account.

The World Bank recently blamed CBN Policies for Nigeria’s forex woes calling on the apex bank to allow greater flexibility in the forex market so as to instil confidence in the market and open the floodgates for foreign investment into the country. The CBN recently adopted the NAFEX rate published by the FMDQOTC as its official reference price.


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Comments 9

  1. Anonymous says:
    June 18, 2021 at 6:55 am

    How is that any better?? 500 and 485..maybe we should wake up from our slumber.

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    • tai says:
      June 18, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      Cease the opportunity whist it last. We complain too much in this country

      Reply
      • Vincent says:
        June 18, 2021 at 6:12 pm

        Thank you for that response

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  2. Luqman says:
    June 19, 2021 at 10:35 am

    The jack boot approach again. Would anybody in this government tell Buhari the truth about the fact that he is the 9ne destroying this economy in deeds and words. He does not seem to realise that what he says (did not say), or does (does not do) have serious implications for the economy–herds men and grazing routes, black dot etc. The issue with the dollar is that nobody believes in this economy any longer. At least not in the next two years. So let Emefiele not put himself under too much pressure when the real problem is the man running the country. You can’t separate the economy from politics. As a matter of fact, policy is derived from Politics and economic policies and its implication cannot divorced from the politics of the rulers.

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  3. Kenechi says:
    June 19, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    Zoo Nigeria is gone 497 when the dead buhati say he will make dollar 40 abi 30 naria , foolish evil man,
    Nonsense,

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  4. Obosi boy Track says:
    June 19, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    Zoo nation

    Reply
  5. Idris says:
    June 19, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    The Burea de change system the way its operated will eventually be the death nail of the Naira, Cbn is largely complicit in this too, thousand of people doing nothing but trade the naira and making money …where does this work in the world

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  6. Victor says:
    June 19, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    Victor

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  7. Anonymous says:
    June 19, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    What is the difference 508 to 485. Please it is still the same

    Reply

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