Merck stock trades at $150.66, about ₦202,571 per share at today’s rate of ₦1,345/$. Over the past year it has gained 76.6% in dollars, which works out to +54.5% in naira terms once the exchange-rate move is included.
| Period | Return in $ terms | Return in ₦ terms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +14.9% | +13.1% |
| 6 months | +21.6% | +21.7% |
| 1 year | +76.6% | +54.5% |
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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