The black market rate for 242 Dollars to Naira is 356,526.5 NGN as of today, 12:56 PM WAT.
When you convert 242 US Dollars to Nigerian Naira, you get 356,526.5 NGN, using the rate of 0.000679 USD for 1 NGN. *This rate is obtained using the black market average across various unofficial channels outside the CBN.
You can use the currency converter above to check USD rates and it’s NGN equivalent. See also our USDT to Naira converter.
| Currency Conversion | Black Market Rate in Naira |
|---|---|
| 242 Dollars to Naira | 356,526.5 |
| 242 Tether USD to Naira | 356,449.06 |
| 242 British Pounds to Naira | 468,403.1 |
| 242 Euros to Naira | 408,914.66 |
Last 7 days, 242 USD was traded for 356,517.5 NGN, yesterday it went for 356,525 NGN, and today it averages 356,526.5 Naira. Here is the complete price chart in the last 7 days. Compare the daily prices for 242 US Dollars against the Nigerian Naira, and the price movements for the week.
| Date | Conversion Rate |
|---|---|
| Friday, 5th December 2025 | $242 = 356,526.5 Naira |
| Thursday, 4th December 2025 | $242 = 356,525 Naira |
| Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 | $242 = 356,523.5 Naira |
| Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 | $242 = 356,522 Naira |
| Monday, 1st December 2025 | $242 = 356,520.5 Naira |
| Sunday, 30th November 2025 | $242 = 356,519 Naira |
| Saturday, 29th November 2025 | $242 = 356,517.5 Naira |
| US Dollars | Naira Equivalent (NGN) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 1,473.25 |
| 10 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 14,732.5 |
| 20 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 29,465 |
| 30 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 44,197.5 |
| 40 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 58,930 |
| 50 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 73,662.5 |
| 60 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 88,395 |
| 70 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 103,127.5 |
| 80 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 117,860 |
| 90 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 132,592.5 |
| 100 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 147,325 |
| 200 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 294,650 |
| 300 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 441,975 |
| 500 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 736,625 |
| 700 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 1,031,275 |
| 1,000 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 1,473,250 |
| 1,500 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 2,209,875 |
| 2,000 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 2,946,500 |
| 3,000 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 4,419,750 |
| 5,000 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 7,366,250 |
| 10,000 Dollars (USD) to Naira | 14,732,500 |
In Nigeria, the black market for USD (Black Market Dollars) refers to the unofficial exchange of U.S. dollars at rates significantly higher than the official rate set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This unregulated parallel market reflects economic pressures such as inflation, foreign exchange shortages, and regulatory constraints.
The Nigerian Naira (NGN), represented by the symbol ₦, is Nigeria's official currency. It is issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and is used for all domestic transactions, available in both coin and banknote forms.