# US dollar exchange rate volatility in Jamaica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-dollar-exchange-rate-volatility-in-jamaica
> Updated: 2026-10-14T21:35:12.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: US 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-dollar-exchange-rates-fluctuate-in-jamaica

### 2026-10-07: Jamaica: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jamaica-us-dollar-rises-to-15966-amid-fuel-price-shifts

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