Merck stock trades at $141.98, about ₦187,909 per share at today’s rate of ₦1,323/$. Over the past year it has gained 67.6% in dollars, which works out to +52.0% in naira terms once the exchange-rate move is included.
| Period | Return in $ terms | Return in ₦ terms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -2.0% | -2.0% |
| 6 months | +20.4% | +18.6% |
| 1 year | +67.6% | +52.0% |
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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