Jamaica: US Dollar Closes at J$159.02 Against Jamaican Dollar
According to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary released on Friday, May 14, 2026, the United States dollar closed at a rate of 159.02 Jamaican dollars. This represents a decrease of 17 cents from the previous trading session. The report also highlighted movements in other major currencies against the Jamaican dollar. The Canadian dollar finished trading at 115.78 Jamaican dollars, down from its previous close of 116.42. Similarly, the British pound declined, ending the day at 213.08 Jamaican dollars, compared to the prior rate of 216.88. These figures indicate a slight strengthening of the Jamaican dollar against these key international currencies for the reported period. The data provides a snapshot of the foreign exchange market performance in Kingston, reflecting daily fluctuations in currency valuation relevant to importers, exporters, and the broader Jamaican economy. The source of this financial update is the Jamaica Observer, citing official central bank data.
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