Exchange rate opens week at N1,210/$1 on parallel market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The exchange rate between the naira and dollar opened the week at N1,200/$1 on P2P platforms on Monday as traders continue to face demand pressures amidst dwindling supply.

Checks by Nairametrics reveal quotes opened at about N1,200/$1 however as we approached noon sellers quoted as high as N1,210/$1.

Meanwhile on the black market where the exchange rate is sold unofficially, reports reaching Nairametrics indicate quotes are going for N1200/$1 for cash trades and N1,250-N1300 for “inflows” aka wired transfers. It is important to add that actual crossed rates might be higher or lower depending on who is buying or selling.(Nairametrics)