尼日利亚奈拉跌至历史低点引发市场动荡

周二，奈拉在尼日利亚自治外汇市场（NAFEM）兑美元大幅贬值，引发了人们对回到之前不利状况的担忧。由于外汇交易增加，尼日利亚货币兑美元下跌 5.3%，收于 1,300.15 尼日利亚奈拉/1 美元。此外，现货市场奈拉兑英镑和欧元走软，平行市场也进一步下跌，收于1,275奈拉/1美元，引发了人们对尼日利亚货币进一步不稳定的担忧。

Nigerian Naira Plummets to Lowest Level in History, Sparking Market Turmoil and Economic Concerns

尼日利亚奈拉跌至历史最低水平引发市场动荡和经济担忧

The Nigerian Naira has plunged to an unprecedented low against the US Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX), raising grave concerns that the country is facing a full-blown currency crisis. On Tuesday, April 23, the Naira lost a staggering 5.3 percent or N65.66 against the greenback, closing at N1,300.15/$1 compared with the previous day's value of N1,234.49/$1. This precipitous decline marks the Naira's weakest level against the Dollar in its history.

尼日利亚奈拉兑美元在尼日利亚自治外汇市场（NAFEX）跌至前所未有的低点，引发人们对该国正面临全面货币危机的严重担忧。 4 月 23 日星期二，奈拉兑美元汇率大幅下跌 5.3%，即 N65.66，收于 N1,300.15/1 美元，而前一天的价格为 N1,234.49/1 美元。这次急剧下跌标志着奈拉兑美元的历史最低水平。

Forex traders witnessed a surge in transaction volumes during the trading session, with the turnover increasing by $23.48 million or 21.3 percent to $133.65 million from the $110.17 million recorded on the preceding day. This surge in activity suggests that market participants are rushing to convert their Naira holdings into foreign currencies, exacerbating the currency's devaluation.

外汇交易者在交易时段见证了交易量的激增，成交额从前一天的1.1017亿美元增加了2348万美元，增幅为21.3%，达到1.3365亿美元。这种活动的激增表明市场参与者正急于将其持有的奈拉兑换成外币，从而加剧了货币的贬值。

The Naira's woes extended beyond the Dollar, with the local currency also depreciating against the Pound Sterling and the Euro in the spot market. The Naira lost N111.01 against the Pound Sterling, selling at N1,542.32/£1 compared to the previous session's N1,431.31/£1. Against the Euro, it depleted by N104.23, quoting at N1,332.35/€1 versus Monday's rate of N1,228.09/€1.

奈拉的困境不仅限于美元，当地货币在现货市场上兑英镑和欧元也贬值。奈拉兑英镑汇率下跌 N111.01，售价为 N1,542.32/1 英镑，而前一交易日为 N1,431.31/1 英镑。兑欧元汇率下跌 N104.23，报价为 N1,332.35/€1，而周一的汇率为 N1,228.09/€1。

In an effort to stabilize the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new circular to all Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, announcing a fresh sale of forex at a reduced rate of N1,021 per Dollar. This initiative represents the second time this month (at N1,1100/$1) and the fourth instance this year that the CBN has intervened in the market through forex sales. These interventions underscore the CBN's proactive strategy in managing currency volatility and ensuring the availability of foreign exchange.

为了稳定外汇市场，尼日利亚中央银行（CBN）向所有外汇兑换处（BDC）运营商发出了新通知，宣布以每美元 1,021 奈拉的折扣价重新出售外汇。这是 CBN 本月第二次（价格为 1,1100 N1,1100/1 美元），也是今年第四次通过外汇销售干预市场。这些干预措施凸显了中央银行在管理货币波动和确保外汇供应方面采取的积极主动的战略。

However, the Naira's value in the parallel market did not fare any better, weakening further by N25 on Tuesday to close at N1,275/$1, in contrast to the previous day's value of N1,250/$1. This widening gap between the official and parallel market rates indicates a lack of confidence in the Naira's official valuation.

然而，奈拉在平行市场的价值并没有好转，周二进一步下跌 N25，收于 N1,275/1 美元，而前一天的价值为 N1,250/1 美元。官方汇率与平行市场汇率之间不断扩大的差距表明人们对奈拉的官方估值缺乏信心。

The cryptocurrency market also recorded losses, with Cardano (ADA) losing 3.5 percent to trade at $0.5033, Ripple (XRP) shedding 1.9 percent to settle at $0.5496, Litecoin (LTC) going down by 0.9 percent to $85.18, Dogecoin (DOGE) slumping 0.5 percent to sell at $0.1607, and Bitcoin (BTC) depreciating by 0.3 percent to trade at $66,445.00.

加密货币市场也出现下跌，卡尔达诺（ADA）下跌3.5%，至0.5033美元，瑞波币（XRP）下跌1.9%，至0.5496美元，莱特币（LTC）下跌0.9%，至85.18美元，狗狗币（DOGE）下跌0.5% % 的售价为 0.1607 美元，比特币 (BTC) 贬值 0.3%，交易价格为 66,445.00 美元。

In contrast, Binance Coin (BNB) gained 1.4 percent to close at $608.81, Ethereum (ETH) appreciated by 0.4 percent to sell at $3,218.06, and Solana (SOL) increased by 0.2 percent to $156.69. The US Dollar Tether (USDT) and the US Dollar Coin (USDC) traded flat at $1.00 apiece.

相比之下，币安币 (BNB) 上涨 1.4%，收于 608.81 美元，以太坊 (ETH) 上涨 0.4%，收于 3,218.06 美元，Solana (SOL) 上涨 0.2%，收于 156.69 美元。美元 Tether (USDT) 和美元硬币 (USDC) 均持平于 1.00 美元。

The Naira's precipitous devaluation has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian economy, raising fears of rising inflation, increased import costs, and a decline in foreign investment. Importers will face higher costs for foreign goods, which could lead to increased prices for consumers and businesses. Additionally, the weakened Naira could make it more difficult for Nigeria to service its foreign debt obligations.

奈拉的急剧贬值给尼日利亚经济带来了冲击，引发了人们对通胀上升、进口成本增加和外国投资下降的担忧。进口商将面临更高的外国商品成本，这可能导致消费者和企业的价格上涨。此外，奈拉疲软可能使尼日利亚更难偿还外债。

The CBN has expressed concern over the Naira's depreciation, attributing it to increased demand for foreign currencies amidst a decline in foreign exchange inflows. The bank has assured the public that it is monitoring the situation closely and will take appropriate measures to stabilize the currency.

CBN对奈拉贬值表示担忧，将其归因于外汇流入下降导致外币需求增加。该银行已向公众保证，正在密切关注事态发展，并将采​​取适当措施稳定货币。

However, analysts are skeptical about the effectiveness of the CBN's interventions in the long term, arguing that structural reforms are needed to address the underlying causes of the Naira's weakness. These reforms include diversifying the economy away from oil dependence, increasing non-oil exports, and improving the business environment to attract foreign direct investment.

然而，分析人士对中央银行干预措施的长期有效性持怀疑态度，认为需要进行结构性改革来解决奈拉疲软的根本原因。这些改革包括使经济多元化，摆脱对石油的依赖，增加非石油出口，以及改善商业环境以吸引外国直接投资。

The Nigerian government is facing mounting pressure to act swiftly to address the Naira's crisis and prevent its further deterioration. The country's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is at stake, and the government must take decisive action to stabilize the currency and restore investor confidence.

尼日利亚政府面临着越来越大的压力，要求其迅速采取行动解决奈拉危机并防止其进一步恶化。该国从 COVID-19 大流行中复苏的经济受到威胁，政府必须采取果断行动稳定货币并恢复投资者信心。