USD / NGN · Daily reference rate
US Dollar to Nigerian Naira
Convert US Dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN). The quote shows NGN per 1 USD; use Swap currencies for the other direction. Check the reference date and a year of history. Rates are for information only and are not what a bank or transfer service will give you.
USD to NGN conversion table
Reference rate dated 24 Oct 2026. These amounts exclude your provider’s exchange spread and fees.
| US Dollar (USD) | Nigerian Naira (NGN) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 1,340.14 NGN |
| 5 USD | 6,700.70 NGN |
| 10 USD | 13,401.40 NGN |
| 25 USD | 33,503.50 NGN |
| 50 USD | 67,007.00 NGN |
| 100 USD | 134,014.00 NGN |
| 500 USD | 670,070.00 NGN |
| 1,000 USD | 1,340,140.00 NGN |
History
USD to NGN rate over time
Over the past year, USD to NGN moved -8.22% (1,460.12 to 1,340.14). Range 1,320.19 to 1,460.12.
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USD against major currencies
| Pair | Rate | 30 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13 USD / EUR Euro | 0.8911 | +1.53% | +3.45% |
| +13+1 USD / GBP British Pound | 0.7469 | -0.97% | -0.42% |
| +13 USD / JPY Japanese Yen | 157.16 | -0.75% | +2.89% |
| +13+4 USD / AUD Australian Dollar | 1.4256 | +0.41% | -7.32% |
| +13 USD / CAD Canadian Dollar | 1.4014 | -0.55% | +0.08% |
| +13 USD / CHF Swiss Franc | 0.8226 | -0.27% | +3.34% |
| +13 USD / CNY Chinese Yuan | 6.667 | -0.59% | -6.31% |
| +13 USD / SGD Singapore Dollar | 1.2774 | -0.13% | -1.67% |
| +13 USD / HKD Hong Kong Dollar | 7.8482 | -0.00% | +0.91% |
| +13 USD / IDR Indonesian Rupiah | 18,058.00 | +0.93% | +8.70% |
The money behind the rate
About these currencies
+13 US Dollar (USD)
- ISO 4217
- USD · 840
- Symbol
- $
- Minor units
- 2
- Used in
- United States, Ecuador, El Salvador, Timor-Leste, Puerto Rico, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, and others
The US Dollar is issued by the Federal Reserve.
- 1792The Coinage Act establishes the US Mint and sets the dollar as the unit of US money.
- 1913The Federal Reserve Act, signed on 23 December, creates the Federal Reserve System, which issues Federal Reserve Notes.
- 1944The Bretton Woods conference sets up fixed exchange rates, with currencies pegged to the US dollar, which is convertible to gold at $35 an ounce.
- 1971The US ends the dollar’s convertibility into gold for foreign governments on 15 August.
Sources
- Statutes at Large, vol. 1, p. 246: An Act establishing a Mint (1792)
- Wikipedia: Coinage Act of 1792 (secondary)
- Federal Reserve History: Federal Reserve Act signed into law
- Federal Reserve Board: structure of the Federal Reserve System
- Federal Reserve Board: currency
- US Department of State, Office of the Historian: Bretton Woods
- Federal Reserve History: gold convertibility ends
Naira (NGN)
- ISO 4217
- NGN · 566
- Symbol
- ₦
- Minor units
- 2
- Used in
- Nigeria
The Naira is issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- 1973The naira replaces the Nigerian pound as Nigeria changes to a decimal currency on 1 January, with the naira worth ten shillings.
- 2016The central bank ends its managed rate of about 197 naira per US dollar and introduces a flexible interbank market, with trading starting on 20 June.
- 2023The central bank merges the separate segments of the foreign exchange market into the Investors and Exporters window.
Good to know
Questions
What is the USD to NGN exchange rate?
1 USD = 1,340.14 NGN and 1 NGN = 0.0007462 USD on 24 Oct 2026. This is a daily reference rate before bank margins and fees.
How much is 100 USD in NGN?
100 USD is 134,014.00 NGN at the 24 Oct 2026 reference rate, before your provider’s margin and fees.
Is this the rate I would get at a bank?
No. These are daily reference rates, close to the mid-market rate. Banks and transfer services add a margin and fees, so the amount you receive is usually lower.
How often is the rate updated?
Once a day. The latest figure here is dated 24 Oct 2026 and is not real time.
Where does the data come from?
Frankfurter, an open service that publishes daily reference rates. Confirm with your bank or provider before you transact.