The same CFA 1 produces a different naira figure depending on the route it takes.
| Channel | Rate / CFA 1 | CFA 1 becomes |
|---|---|---|
| Official window (NAFEM)Banks, approved transactions with documentation | ₦2.27 | ₦2 |
| Parallel / street marketThe informal reference most cash exchange follows · approx, as of 10 Oct 2026 | ₦2.31 | ₦2 |
| Typical all-in payment servicee.g. paying a foreign bill through tradeNAIRA — margin included, quoted before you pay | ~₦2.36 | ~₦2 |
At today's official rate of about ₦2.27 per franc, CFA 1 is approximately ₦2. On the parallel (street) market the figure is a little higher, around ₦2 as of 10 Oct 2026. The gap between the two is currently small. Use the live converter above for the up-to-the-minute number.
Right now only slightly. Since the naira float, the official and parallel markets have largely converged — the street rate typically sits only about 1–2% above official, not the wide gap seen in earlier years. This page shows both so you can see the real difference on CFA 1.
Banks convert at their own rate, usually a little above official once fees and margins are added, and access to the official window is limited to approved purposes with documentation. For an actual all-in figure on CFA 1 — and to have the payment handled — message tradeNAIRA on WhatsApp and you'll get a real quote before any money moves.
The figures here are indicative reference rates for information only — not an offer to buy or sell currency. Executable rates vary by channel, amount and timing. For a real, all-in quote, message us on WhatsApp.
If you’re converting CFA 1 because something real needs paying — a subscription, tuition, a family bill abroad, an order from a foreign store — you don’t need the rate. You need the thing paid, at a figure you approved first. That’s a WhatsApp message away.
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