Verizon stock trades at $50.15, about ₦67,430 per share at today’s rate of ₦1,345/$. Over the past year it has gained 13.4% in dollars, which works out to -0.8% in naira terms once the exchange-rate move is included.
| Period | Return in $ terms | Return in ₦ terms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +8.1% | +6.3% |
| 6 months | +0.6% | +0.7% |
| 1 year | +13.4% | -0.8% |
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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