NAIRAMETRICS
In an apparent sense of pride and confidence, the Central Bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso stated that the Naira has been declared the best performing currency globally as of April, 2024.
This achievement follows a series of foreign exchange market reforms and is supported by positive sentiment from leading international investment institutions, he declared.
Cardoso made this remark in a press briefing on the sidelines of the just concluded World Bank/IMF Press briefing in Washington DC, United States.
The Naira had the unenviable position of being the worst currency in the country in March when it fell to as low as N1,600/$1 on the official market and N1800/$1 on the parallel market.
However, it has gained a whopping 45% in April so far as a string of forex and monetary policies continue to generate positive impacts on the economy.
What Cardoso is saying
According to him, the FX market in Nigeria has seen a surge in activities with turnover levels reaching highs not observed in over seven years.
This heightened liquidity is believed to instill confidence among investors, businesses, and partners, facilitating smoother transactions within Nigeria’s FX markets.
- April saw the naira emerge as the best-performing currency globally, supported by bullish sentiment from leading international investment institutions.
- Our FX market is experiencing robust activities, with turnover reaching levels not seen in over seven years.
- This liquidity boost instils confidence among investors, businesses, and other partners, ensuring fluidity in their interactions with Nigeria’s FX markets.- Cardoso
Caution is required
Despite the success, Governor Cardoso remains cautious, acknowledging persistent challenges such as elevated inflation, driven by rising food prices, transportation costs, and energy expenses.
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