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NIO

Nicaraguan Cordoba

NIO · Nicaragua

27
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
243240Jul 2021Jul 2025Oct 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Nicaraguan Cordoba is in decent shape overall, scoring 27 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 3.6%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
2.1%
Debt / GDP
Not available
GDP Growth
4.9%
FX Volatility
2.1
Governance
Not available
Reserves
5.7 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Economy is growing healthily
Banking system is in good shape
What to watch out for
Restrictions on moving your money out of the country
Full Nicaragua analysis →

Savings Impact Calculator

NIO
Holding cash in NIO2.1% inflation
NIO 902−NIO 98 (10% purchasing power lost)
Your NIO 1,000 buys 10% less in 5 years
What if you invested NIO 1,000 instead? (5yr, in NIO terms)
Hold USD Cash
NIO 859
−NIO 141
-3.0%/yr net in NIO
S&P 500
NIO 1611
+NIO 611
range: NIO 734–NIO 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
NIO 1469
+NIO 469
range: NIO 418–NIO 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
NIO 3052
+NIO 2052
range: NIO 180–NIO 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in NIO. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Nicaragua (2.1%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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