Argentina vs Nigeria: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Argentina
1,433
in 2026
Nigeria
1,373
in 2026
Argentina rank
29th
Nigeria rank
30th
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- Argentina
- Nigeria
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 1,433 against 1,373 in Nigeria, a difference of 60.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Nigeria ahead.
Argentina ranks 29th and Nigeria ranks 30th of 195 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0144 | 5.31 | 5.29 | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 0.9428 | 26.15 | 25.21 | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 126.51 | 123.81 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 14.31 | 230.34 | 216.02 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 597.86 | 890.35 | 292.49 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Argentina or Nigeria?
- Argentina, at 1,433 against 1,373 in Nigeria as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Argentina and Nigeria?
- 60, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Nigeria?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Argentina and Nigeria rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Argentina ranks 29th and Nigeria ranks 30th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).