Foreign exchange inflows continue to exceed sales by wide margins for the past two months,as net inflows grew yet again, with authorized dealers buying another $15.8 million more than they sold on Monday, bringing the net inflows since the end of June, to US$254 million. In Monday’s trading, dealers bought US$63,176,140 and sold US$47,394,596 compared to US$40,765,078 purchased and US$32,968,997 sold on Friday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$59,700,993 compared to US$38,520,593 on Friday. The buying rate for the US dollar climbed 15 cents to close at $126.91.
A total of US$44,268,643 was sold versus US$30,809,968 on Friday, with the selling rate rising 8 cents to end at $127.44. The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 55 cents to $96.17, with dealers buying C$2,398,362 and selling C$2,521,603 at an average rate that rose 14 cents to $98.68. The average rate for buying the British Pound fell $2.29 to $162.98 for the purchase of £1,111,668 while only £293,780 was sold with the rate dropped $1.99 to end at $165.68.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, fell 37 cents to close at J$143.75 from Friday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, dealers purchased the European common currency at J$137.96 for a fall of $3.15 from the rate on Friday. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$230,040 being bought, while US$791,447, was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Monday, include a drop of $1.40 in the highest buying rate for the Canadian Dollar to close at $98.60 and a fall of $1.30 in the lowest selling rate to $93.30. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a fall of $1.20 in the highest buying rate to $168 and a fall of $2.50 in the lowest selling rate to close of $160.
More net fx flows on Friday
As authorized dealers bought another $10 million more than they sold on Friday bringing the net inflows since the end of June, to US$238 million as dealers bought US$40,765,078 and sold US$32,968,997 compared to US$42,116,500 purchased and US$34,757,990 sold on Thursday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$38,520,593 compared to US$38,450,163 on Thursday. The buying rate for the US dollar slipped 6 cents to close at $126.76. A total of US$30,809,968 was sold versus US$32,644,249 on Thursday, with the selling rate rising 5 cents to end at $127.36. 
The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 1 cent to $95.62, with dealers buying C$816,078 and selling C$789,840 at an average rate that rose 58 cents to $98.54. The average rate for buying the British Pound climbed 63 cents to $164.97 for the purchase of £1,167,267 while £1,014,519 was sold with the rate falling 30 cents to end at $167.97.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, rose 54 cents to close at J$144.11 from Thursday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, dealers purchased the European common currency at J$141.11 for a rise of $1.39 from the rate on Thursday.
The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$109,799 being bought, while US$209,951, was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Friday, include a drop of $3.24 in the highest selling rate for the US dollar to $134.30, a rise of $1.60 in the lowest selling rate of the Canadian Dollar to close at $94.60. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a rise of $1.50 in the lowest selling rate to close of $162.50.
More inflows in Ja. FX market
As authorized dealers bought another $7.3 million more than they sold on Thursday bringing the net inflows since the end of June, to US$228 million. In Thursday’s trading, dealers bought US$42,116,500 and sold US$34,757,990 compared to US$48,991,761 purchased and US$30,732,595 sold on Wednesday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$38,450,163 compared to US$46,332,966 on Wednesday. The buying rate for the US dollar was unchanged at $126.82. A total of US$32,644,249 was sold versus US$28,655,368 on Wednesday, with the selling rate rising 6 cents to end at $127.31.
The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 12 cents to at $95.61, with dealers buying C$976,528 and selling C$516,412 at an average rate that fell 86 cents to $97.96. The average rate for buying the British Pound dropped 74 cents to $164.34 for the purchase of £2,007,388, while £1,030,002 was sold with the rate climbing $1.19 to end at $168.27.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, fell 83 cents to close at J$143.57 from Wednesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, dealers purchased the European common currency at J$139.72 for a rise of $1.49 from the rate on Wednesday. The US dollar equivalent of other 
currencies traded amounts to US$328,758 being bought, while US$354,975, was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, include a jump of $3.24 in the highest selling rate for the US dollar to $137.54, a decline of $1.15 in the highest buying rate of Canadian Dollar to close at $99.50. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a rise of $1.96 in the highest selling rate to $176.58 and a fall of $1.50 in the lowest selling rate to close of $161.
FX market numbers not adding up
BOJ sold US dollars into the system on Monday
While these inflows suggest that banks have more than enough foreign exchange to fund the market, reports are that the Central bank sold US$55 million to the market last week. The sale does not square with the net inflows coming in and residing with the banking system. Data from the BOJ indicates that the net inflows are mostly accounted for by the country’s two largest banks but not confined to them alone. The evidence seeping through, is that Bank of Jamaica who mandated the dealers to surrender 25 percent of the daily take to the central bank must be buying most of not all of the surplus inflows.
Analysis of the Central Bank’s balance sheet, shows a US$250 million build up in the foreign exchange reserves of between July 27th and August 10th. The amount is more than the net inflows into the system but with the compulsory surrender it is quite conceivable that just about all of the build-up of the country’s reserves, is from the local financial system.In Wednesday’s trading, dealers bought US$48,991,761 and sold US$30,732,595 compared to US$42,680,027 purchased and US$38,124,870 sold on Tuesday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$46,332,966 compared to US$39,305,076 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 6 cents to $126.82. A total of US$28,655,368 was sold versus US$36,480,180 on Tuesday, with the selling rate rising 1 cent to end at $127.25. The Canadian dollar buying rate lost $1.28 to at $94.49, with dealers buying C$962,750 and selling C$937,055 at an average rate that rose 6 cents to $98.82. The average rate for buying the British Pound climbed $1.56 to $165.08 for the purchase of £1,270,480, while £821,678 was sold with the rate falling 15 cents to end at $167.08.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, fell 86 cents to close at J$144.40 from Tuesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$280,192 being bought, while US$270,648 was sold.Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, include a drop of $6.70 in the highest selling rate for the US dollar to $134.30, a decline of 85 cents in the highest buying rate of Canadian Dollar to close at $100.65. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a fall of $2.50 in the highest buying rate to $169, a fall of $5.38 in the highest selling rate to end at $174.62, while the lowest selling rate gained by $2.50 to close of $162.50.
FX stock pile passes US$200M – Tuesday
Authorized dealers added another $4.5 million to the stockpile of foreign exchange on Tuesday, moving the net purchases since the end of June, to US$203 million by Jamaica’s foreign exchange dealers, as the selling rate for the United States dollar moved 4 more Jamaican cents higher.
In Tuesday’s trading, dealers bought US$42,680,027 and sold US$38,124,870 compared to US$52,424,074 purchased and US$42,905,414 sold on Monday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$39,305,076 compared to US$49,240,991 on Monday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 15 cents to $126.76. A total of US$36,480,180 was sold versus US$40,550,485 on Monday, with the selling rate rising 4 cents to end at $127.24. 
The Canadian dollar buying rate rose $1.35 to at $96.77, with dealers buying C$1,365,349 and selling C$833,472 at an average rate that dropped 36 cents to $98.76. The average rate for buying the British Pound climbed $1.56 to $163.53 for the purchase of £1,705,938, while £644,243 was sold with the rate climbing 24 cents to end at $167.23.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, jumped $1.38 to close at J$145.26 from Monday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$131,957 being bought, while US$150,982 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in 
the foreign exchange market on Tuesday, include a jump of $6.76 in the highest selling rate for the US dollar to $141, a decline of $1.49 in the highest selling rate of Canadian Dollar to close at $102.19, a rise of 80 cents in the lowest selling rate to end at $92.80. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a leap of $5.10 in the highest buying rate to $171.50, a rise of 83 cents in the lowest buying rate to $134.88, a jump of $5.58 in the highest selling rate to end at $180, while the lowest selling rate declined by $2 to close of $160.
FX stock pile now US$199M
Authorized dealers added another $9.5 million to their stockpile of foreign exchange on Monday, moving the net purchases since the end of June, to US$199 million by Jamaica’s foreign exchange dealers as the selling rate for the United States dollar remained unchanged.
In Monday’s trading, dealers bought US$52,424,074 and sold US$42,905,414 compared to US$44,787,776 purchased and US$38,925,904 sold on Friday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$49,240,991 compared to US$42,010,057 on Friday. The buying rate for the US dollar fell 4 cents to $126.61. A total of US$40,550,485 was sold versus US$36,526,935 on Friday, with the selling rate remaining unchanged at $127.20.
The Canadian dollar buying rate fell 20 cents to end at $95.42, with dealers buying C$1,562,757 and selling C$1,018,193 at an average rate that dropped 16 cents to $99.12. The average rate for buying the British Pound dived $1.56 to $161.97 for the purchase of £1,165,893, while £859,281 was sold with the rate climbing 92 cents to end at $166.99.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, jumped $1.29 to close at J$143.88 from Friday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$513,890 being bought, while US$433,430 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Monday, include a drop of 66 cents in the lowest selling rate for the US dollar to $103.54, a rise of $1.40 in the highest buying rate of Canadian Dollar to close at $100.20, a drop of $3 in the lowest selling rate to end at $92. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a fall of $4.34 in the highest buying rate to $166.40, slippage of 83 cents in the lowest buying rate to $134.05, a slide of $1.08 in the highest selling rate to end at $174.42, while the lowest selling rate declined by $2 to close of $158.
FX stock pile now US$189M – Friday
Authorized dealers added another $6 million to their stockpile of foreign exchange on Friday moving the net purchases since the end of June, to US$189 million by Jamaica’s foreign exchange dealers as the selling rate for the United States dollar rose again.
In Friday’s trading, dealers bought US$44,787,776 and sold US$38,925,904 compared to US$43,395,032 purchased and US$37,474,064 sold on Thursday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$42,010,057 compared to US$39,678,921 on Thursday. The buying rate for the US dollar fell 1 cent to $126.65. A total of US$36,526,935 was sold versus US$35,507,077 on Thursday, with the selling rate rising 5 cents to end at $127.20.
The Canadian dollar buying rate fell 54 cents to end at $95.62, with dealers buying C$1,077,564 and selling C$1,486,362 at an average rate that jumped $1.14 to $99.28. The average rate for buying the British Pound climbed $1.01 to $163.53 for the purchase of £1,409,548, while £854,904 was sold with the rate jumping by $1.15 to end at $166.07.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, dropped $2.33 to close at J$142.59 from Thursday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$457,288 being bought, while US$411,932 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Friday, include a drop of $18.80 in the lowest selling rate for the US dollar to $104.20, a rise of 97 cents in the highest selling rate of Canadian Dollar to close at $103.68, a jumped of $5 in the lowest selling rate to end at $95. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a rise of $3.64 in the highest buying rate to $170.74, a rise of $1.91 in the lowest buying rate to $134.88, a rise of $2.48 in the lowest buying rate to end at $175.50 while the lowest selling rate climbed $2 to close of $160.
FX stock pile now US$183M – Thursday
Authorized dealers added $6 million to their stockpile of foreign exchange on Thursday, moving the net purchases since the end of June, to just above US$183 million by Jamaica’s foreign exchange dealers.
In Thursday’s trading, dealers bought US$43,395,032 and sold US$37,474,064 compared to US$45,088,179 purchased and US$44,439,314 sold on Wednesday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$39,678,921 compared to US$41,895,891 on Wednesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 9 cents to $126.66. A total of US$35,507,077 was sold versus US$42,609,761 on Wednesday, with the selling rate rising 3 cents to end at $127.15.
The Canadian dollar buying rate fell 25 cents to end at $96.16, with dealers buying C$1,276,184 and selling C$953,348 at an average rate that slipped 26 cents to $98.14. The average rate for buying the British Pound rose 13 cents to $162.52 for the purchase of £1,784,815, while £631,596 was sold with the rate falling by 17 cents to end at $164.92.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, rose $1.90 to close at J$144.92 from Wednesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$457,288 being bought, while US$411,932 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, include a rise of $19.51 in the lowest selling rate for the US dollar to $123, a fall of $1 in the highest buying rate of Canadian Dollar to close at $99.50, a dropped of $2 in the lowest selling rate to end at $90. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a rise of $1.50 in the highest buying rate to $167.10 and the lowest selling rate fell 60 cents to close of $158.
Stock pile moves just above US$177M – Wednesday
Authorized dealers added under $1 million to their stockpile of foreign exchange on Wednesday, moving the net purchases since the end of June, to just above US$177 million by Jamaica’s foreign exchange dealers.
In Wednesday’s trading, dealers bought US$45,088,179 and sold US$44,439,314 compared to US$49,290,241 purchased and US$37,062,318 sold on Tuesday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$41,895,891 compared to US$47,271,163 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 8 cents to $126.57.
A total of US$42,609,761 was sold versus US$35,570,768 on Tuesday, with the selling rate rising 9 cents to end at $127.12. The Canadian dollar buying rate rose $1.15 to end at $96.41, with dealers buying C$1,640,529 and selling C$980,057 at an average rate that slipped 4 cents to $98.40. The average rate for buying the British Pound jumped $2.18 to $162.39 for the purchase of £1,307,986, while £745,124 was sold to end at $165.09, for a rise of $1.07.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, rose 82 cents to close at J$143.02 from Tuesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$264,486 being bought, while US$103,202 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, include a rise of $2.30 in the highest buying rate of the Canadian Dollar to close at $100.50, a jump of $2 in the lowest selling rate to end at $92. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a drop of 80 cents in the highest buying rate to $165.60, the highest selling rate jumped $4.12 to close at $172.80 and lowest selling rate fell 40 cents to close of $158.60.
Stock pile rises further to US$177M – Tuesday
Authorized dealers added to their stockpile of foreign exchange driving it up by US$12 million Tuesday, bringing the net purchases since the end of June, to US$177 million by Jamaica’s foreign exchange dealers.
In Tuesday’s trading, dealers bought US$49,290,241 and sold US$37,062,318 compared to US$51,667,783 purchased and US$35,418,341 sold on Monday, of all currencies.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$47,271,163 compared to US$46,205,956 on Monday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 23 cents to $126.49. A total of US$35,570,768 was sold versus US$32,601,043 on Monday, with the selling rate rising 4 cents to end at $127.03. 
The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 68 cents to end at $95.26, with dealers buying C$1,094,482 and selling C$799,637 at an average rate that rose $1.46 to $98.44. The average rate for buying the British Pound dropped $2.53 to $160.21 for the purchase of £812,742, while £483,897 was sold to end at $164.02, for a rise of 60 cents.
At the end of trading, the selling rate for the Euro, dropped 53 cents to close at J$142.20 from Monday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded amounts to US$165,383 being bought, while US$247,048 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest traded rates, for the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market on Tuesday, include a fall of $1.30 in the highest buying rate of Canadian Dollar to close at $98.20, a jump of $1.12 in the lowest buying rate to end at $78.97, while the highest selling rate rose $1.39 to $102.69 and the lowest selling rate declined by $1.50 to $90. Trading in the British Pound resulted in a drop of $2.20 in the highest buying rate to $164.80, the highest selling rate dropped $3.85 to close at $168.68 and lowest selling rate rose $3 to close of $159.
