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US dollar exchange rate volatility in Jamaica
Overview
The US dollar has experienced volatility against the Jamaican dollar in October 2026. In early October, the US dollar rose to $159.66 following two $30 million flash sales by the Bank of Jamaica under its intervention facility.
By mid-October, the exchange rate continued to fluctuate. On October 13, the US dollar ended trading at $159.75, a decrease of 22 cents from the prior day, before rising slightly to $159.81 on October 14. Other major currencies, including the Canadian dollar and British pound, also saw movement during this period.
Entities
Jamaica · Bank of Jamaica · Petrojam · United States · International Monetary Fund
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesUS dollar exchange rates fluctuate in Jamaica
The US dollar fluctuated against the Jamaican dollar in mid-October, closing at $159.81 on October 14, following a slight dip the previous day.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesJamaica: US dollar rises to $159.66 amid fuel price shifts
The US dollar rose to $159.66 in Jamaica following central bank interventions, while Petrojam announced gasoline price decreases alongside increases for diesel and kerosene.
Sources
gbcghanaonline.com · godinterest.com · jamaicaobserver.com · pulse.com.gh · thevaultznews.com