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Naira’s Wild Ride: Decoding Daily Exchange Rate Volatility in Nigeria
This study investigated the volatility and daily exchange rate movements of the Nigerian Naira against the US Dollar, focusing on the factors influencing volatility dynamics. Using daily exchange rate data from May 29, 2015 to November 17, 2024, obtained from Central Bank of Nigeria Publications. Exponential Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (EGARCH) model was employed to analyze volatility persistence and asymmetry effects. It was discovered that there is volatility in the Nigerian exchange rate market. The asymmetry parameter was found to be positive and significant l…
