Merck stock trades at $123.31, about ₦169,702 per share at today’s rate of ₦1,376/$. Over the past year it has gained 46.8% in dollars, which works out to +32.0% in naira terms once the exchange-rate move is included.
| Period | Return in $ terms | Return in ₦ terms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.5% | +4.8% |
| 6 months | +11.6% | +7.8% |
| 1 year | +46.8% | +32.0% |
Naira-terms return = share-price return × USD/NGN move. When the naira weakens, dollar assets gain extra value in naira; when it strengthens, the reverse.
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