Nigerian naira to US dollar Historical Exchange Rates
Welcome to the NGN to USD exchange rate history page. This page contains detailed daily historical exchange rates between NGN and USD from 2025-3-8 to 2026-05-10, making it easy to look up and reference.
1 NGN = 0.000733595 USD
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1 Nigerian naira to US dollar Historical Exchange Rate Trends
1 NGN = -- USD
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1 Nigerian naira to US dollar Data Statistics
This section organizes the historical exchange rate data of 1 NGN to USD, including daily data over the past 1 day, 15 days, 30 days, and 90 days. It also marks the highest, lowest, and average rates during each period, helping you easily understand how the exchange rate has changed over time, which is useful for currency exchange, transfers, or investment decisions.
Past 7 days historical exchange rates
Below are the daily average exchange rates of NGN to USD for the past 7 days, helping you track the trend during this period. We also provide exchange rate changes of USD to NGN, helping you understand fluctuations from different perspectives and better plan your currency exchange, transfers, or fund management.
NGN to USD - Last 7 Days
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The naira was introduced in 1973 as a replacement for the Nigerian pound. The NGN plays a central role in Africa's largest economy, supporting a diversified economy, particularly the oil and agriculture industries.
- Supporting unit:1 Naira = 100 Kobo
- Denomination of banknotes:5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 Naira
- Reserve currency:No, the primary reserves consist of foreign currencies such as USD, EUR, and RMB.
- Banknote material:Most are paper-based, while some small denominations are made of polymer.
- Metal composition:Nickel-plated steel core, copper alloy, aluminum alloy, etc.
- Currency symbol:₦
- Paper currency size:For example, 1000 Naira is approximately 151mm × 78mm.
- language:en
- Main unit:Naira
- ISO code:NGN
- Currency name:Nigerian Naira
- Exchange Rate System:Regulated floating exchange rate system
- Central Bank:Central Bank of Nigeria
- Safe-haven currency:No, there are significant fluctuations in exchange rates and strong capital controls.
- Coin denomination:50 Cobos, 1, 2 Naira (seldom used).
- Countries of Use:Nigeria is the only country where it is used officially.
- Cross-border payment:Naira is not freely convertible in the international market and is primarily settled through the SWIFT network and banking intermediaries. Cross-border payments often use the US dollar or euro as intermediary currencies, which limits efficiency.
USD - Dollar
The US dollar officially became the official currency of the United States in 1792, initially adopting the gold and silver standard. After World War II, the US dollar became the world's main reserve currency in the Bretton Woods system. In 1971, the United States abolished the peg of the US dollar to gold and switched to a floating exchange rate. Today, the US dollar is still the dominant currency in global trade, investment and financial markets, enjoying a high degree of international credit and widespread use.
- Supporting unit:1 cent
- Denomination of banknotes:$1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
- Reserve currency:The US dollar is the world's primary reserve currency.
- Banknote material:Made primarily of 75% cotton and 25% linen.
- Metal composition:Alloys such as copper, nickel, and zinc
- Currency symbol:$ or US$
- Paper currency size:156mm × 66mm (All denominations have the same size)
- language:en
- Main unit:1 US dollar
- ISO code:USD
- Currency name:US dollar
- Cents per dollar:100
- Exchange Rate System:Floating exchange rate system
- Central Bank:Federal Reserve System
- Safe-haven currency:The US dollar is usually regarded as a safe-haven currency.
- Coin denomination:1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1
- Countries of Use:The United States (including some overseas territories) and certain countries and regions that use the US dollar as their official or circulating currency.
- Cross-border payment:The dollar cross-border payment network covers approximately 200 countries and regions worldwide.
