A 30-day view of FX movement
USD/ZAR led the 30-day FX moves across the covered corridors at +4.43%. At the observed mid-market rates, USD 500 equates to approximately ZAR 354 more than at the comparison point, before provider pricing and fees.
| Corridor | 30-Day Change | 30-Day High | 30-Day Low | Average Rate | Volatility (CV) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/NGN | -0.35% | 1,333.77 | 1,321.49 | 1,327.16 | 0.23% |
| GBP/NGN | -2.61% | 1,801.46 | 1,754.51 | 1,779.30 | 0.84% |
| EUR/NGN | -3.10% | 1,543.76 | 1,495.92 | 1,529.44 | 0.73% |
| USD/KES | +0.12% | 129.71 | 129.06 | 129.48 | 0.07% |
| GBP/KES | -2.10% | 174.91 | 171.06 | 173.95 | 0.70% |
| USD/GHS | +4.15% | 11.74 | 11.27 | 11.49 | 1.01% |
| EUR/XOF | -0.01% | 656.11 | 655.72 | 655.97 | 0.02% |
| USD/ZAR | +4.43% | 16.67 | 15.96 | 16.21 | 0.99% |
| USD/EGP | +2.67% | 52.31 | 50.91 | 51.25 | 0.82% |
Dispersion
USD/GHS showed the widest rate variation at 1.01%; EUR/XOF was the most stable at 0.02%. These historical measures describe the covered period and do not predict future volatility.
Interpretation limits
This review uses stored AfriConvert mid-market rate observations. It does not establish causes, forecast future rates, or measure provider-specific executable pricing.
Data scope — 9 corridors | 18187 observations | minimum coverage: 25 days | snapshot: 02 Oct 2026 12:53 UTC