A 30-day view of FX movement
USD/ZAR led the 30-day FX moves across the covered corridors at +4.31%. At the observed mid-market rates, USD 500 equates to approximately ZAR 344 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 | +0.15% | 1,333.77 | 1,321.49 | 1,327.12 | 0.22% |
| GBP/NGN | -1.72% | 1,795.40 | 1,754.51 | 1,776.99 | 0.86% |
| EUR/NGN | -2.80% | 1,540.91 | 1,495.90 | 1,526.82 | 0.87% |
| USD/KES | -0.32% | 129.71 | 129.03 | 129.48 | 0.07% |
| GBP/KES | -2.37% | 174.91 | 170.75 | 173.95 | 0.70% |
| USD/GHS | +3.24% | 11.74 | 11.30 | 11.51 | 1.04% |
| EUR/XOF | -0.03% | 656.11 | 655.72 | 655.97 | 0.02% |
| USD/ZAR | +4.31% | 16.67 | 15.96 | 16.26 | 1.27% |
| USD/EGP | +2.55% | 52.25 | 50.91 | 51.25 | 0.82% |
Dispersion
USD/ZAR showed the widest rate variation at 1.27%; 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 | 18492 observations | minimum coverage: 25 days | snapshot: 03 Oct 2026 12:00 UTC