African Currencies - Performance, Exchange Rates

The table below shows the performance of African currencies, covering forex shifts and performance across various timeframes.

In Africa, South Africa currency (USD/ZAR : US Dollar / South African Rand) topped the charts over the past year with returns of -2.25%, followed by Nigeria currency (USD/NGN : US Dollar / Nigerian Naira) at -11.30%. For the five-year period, Nigeria currency (USD/NGN : US Dollar / Nigerian Naira) led the region with gains of 283.43%, followed by South Africa currency (USD/ZAR : US Dollar / South African Rand) at 11.63%.

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Last update at 24 Oct, 2025 10:03 AM EDT

Currencies Price Change Change % 5D 1M 3M 6M YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y Time
Flag of nigeria
USD/NGN
1,459.7 -2.99 -0.20% -0.51% -2.13% -4.76% -9.35% -5.46% -11.3% +229.18% +283.43% +634.26% Oct 24 08:10 EDT
Flag of south africa
USD/ZAR
17.2653 -0.0534 -0.31% +0.28% -0.38% -2.03% -8.06% -8.41% -2.25% +0.55% +11.63% +19.5% Oct 24 10:03 EDT