Trading in the foreign exchange market resulted in the Jamaican dollar losing value against the three major currencies it normally trades. The market closed with dealers buying the equivalent of US$30,677,839 and selling US$37,524,758, in contrast to US$29,004,952 purchased and US$30,796,524 sold on Thursday.
In US dollars trading, dealers bought US$27,717,738 compared to US$26,385,923 on Thursday, as the buying rate for the US dollar lost 1 cent to end at $121.33. A total of US$35,846,874 was sold versus US$29,540,365 on Thursday, the selling rate rose by 4 cents to $122.08. The Canadian dollar buying rate declined 8 cents to end at $90.77 with dealers buying C$1,231,134 and selling C$738,178, at an average rate that rose by 21 cents to $92.88. The rate for buying the British Pound fell $1.12 to $167.81 for the purchase of £858,779, while £264,854 was sold, as the rate rose 31 cents to $169.68. At the end of trading, the selling rate for Euro, rose 12 cents to close at J$138.91, from Thursday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$136.03 for a rise of 10 cents on Thursday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$851,288 being bought, while US$748,168 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates the currencies traded at on Friday are, a jump of $23.40 in the lowest selling rate of the US dollar to $118, a rise of $1.05 in the highest buying rate of the Canadian dollar to $94. The highest buying rate for the British Pound rose $1.40 to $173.50, while the highest selling rate dipped $2.32 to end at $177.50.

Trading in the foreign exchange market resulted in the Jamaican dollar rising in value against the Pound sterling but slipping slightly versus the US and Canadian dollars on Thursday. The market closed with dealers buying the equivalent of US$29,004,952 and selling US$30,796,524, in contrast to US$37,301,205 purchased and US$38,602,992 sold on Wednesday.
In US dollars trading, dealers bought US$26,385,923 compared to US$32,987,100 on Wednesday, as the buying rate for the US dollar gained 2 cents to end at $121.34. A total of US$29,540,365 was sold versus US$35,699,871 on Wednesday, the selling rate rose by 2 cents to $122.04. The Canadian dollar buying rate declined 67 cents to end at $90.85 with dealers buying C$1,143,634 and selling C$1,049,062, at an average rate that rose by 18 cents to $92.67. The rate for buying the British Pound fell 84 cents to $168.93 for the purchase of £1,093,361, while £201,066 was sold, as the rate fell $2.15 to $169.37. At the end of trading, the selling rate for Euro, fell 3 cents to close at J$138.79, from Wednesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$135.97 for a decline of 5 cents on Wednesday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$240,533 being bought, while US$180,563 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates the currencies traded at on Thursday are, a decline of $5.18 in the lowest selling rate of the US dollar to $94.60, a rise of $1.50 in the lowest selling rate of the Canadian dollar to $87. The highest buying rate for the British Pound fell by 90 cents to $172.10, while the highest selling rate dipped $1.40 to end at $179.82.

Trading in the foreign exchange market resulted in the Jamaican dollar losing value on Tuesday as inflows were much lower than outflows by US$14 million, effectively wiping out the Monday’s surplus. The market closed with dealers buying the equivalent of US$34,059,616 and selling US$47,980,165, in contrast to US$59,647,969 purchased and US$44,608,557 sold on Monday.
In US dollars trading, dealers bought US$31,025,556 compared to US$55,109,704 on Monday, as the buying rate for the US dollar rose 1 cent to end at $121.36. A total of US$46,508,983 was sold versus US$42,655,499 on Monday, the selling rate rose 7 cents to $122.03. The Canadian dollar buying rate dipped 61 cents to end at $89.54 with dealers buying C$1,107,114 and selling C$770,035, at an average rate that rose 34 cents to $92.78. The rate for buying the British Pound fell 57 cents at $169.88 for the purchase of £1,204,645, while £445,155 was sold, as the rate rose 52 cents to $172.46. At the end of trading, the selling rate for Euro, rose 35 cents to close at J$138.81, from Monday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$136.04 for a rise of 44 cents on Monday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$530,969 being bought, while US$256,601 was sold.
strong>Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates the currencies traded at on Tuesday are, a rise of $4.19 in the lowest buying rate of the US dollar to $103.97, a fall of $1.19 in the highest selling rate to $127.87 and jump of $18.22 in the lowest selling rate of $118. The lowest buying rate of the Canadian dollar rose by $4 to $78.04. The lowest buying rate for the British Pound jumped by $6.68 to $145.12 and the highest selling rate falling $2.67 to end at $177.47.

Trading in the foreign exchange market resulted in the Jamaican dollar having a mixed day on Friday with the selling price remaining unchanged against the US dollar, lost value versus the Canadian dollar and making gains on the Pound. The market closed with dealers buying the equivalent of US$34,669,827 and selling US$46,733,831, in contrast to US$44,568,292 purchased and US$55,585,981 sold on Thursday.
In US dollars trading, dealers bought US$31,347,006 compared to US$40,678,858 on Thursday, as the buying rate for the US dollar fell 2 cents to end at $121.34. A total of US$45,254,299 was sold versus US$53,786,605 on Thursday, the selling rate remained steady at $122.04. The Canadian dollar buying rate fell 50 cents to end at $89.91 with dealers buying C$1,028,577 and selling C$697,200, at an average rate that was up by 15 cents to $92.67. The rate for buying the British Pound dropped $1.55 to $170.45 for the purchase of £1,210,457, while £514,437 was sold, as the rate declined by 56 cents to $172.90. At the end of trading, the selling rate for Euro, jumped 57 cents to close at J$139.07, from Thursday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$136.22 for a rise of 55 cents from Thursday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$860,361 being bought, while US$221,326 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates the currencies traded at on Friday are, a big rise of $16.25 in the lowest selling rate of the US dollar to $118, with the lowest buying rate of the Canadian dollar falling by $1.49 to $73 and the highest selling rate for the British Pound dropping by $4.48 to $178.27.

Trading in the foreign exchange market resulted in the Jamaican dollar remaining steady against the US dollar but declining versus the Pound and Canadian dollar on Wednesday. The market closed with dealers buying the equivalent of US$46,701,824 and selling US$57,584,794, in contrast to US$64,271,438 purchased and US$51,490,582 sold on Tuesday.
In US dollars trading, dealers bought US$42,342,647 compared to US$59,240,425 on Tuesday, as the buying rate for the US dollar rose 5 cents to end at $121.30. A total of US$54,952,951 was sold versus US$49,386,062 on Tuesday, the selling rate remained at $121.97. The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 79 cents to end at $89.63 with dealers buying C$1,653,054 and selling C$1,141,964, at an average rate that was up by 56 cents to $91.89. The rate for buying the British Pound climbed by $1.13 to $171.25 for the purchase of £2,023,111, while £1,085,844 was sold, as the rate rose $1.33 to $172.67. At the end of trading, the selling rate for Euro, rose 20 cents to close at J$136.43, from Tuesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$133.59 for a rise of 18 cents from Tuesday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$281,738 being bought, while US$234,268 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates the currencies traded at on Wednesday are, a big jump of $18.72 in the lowest selling rate of the US dollar to $118.50, a rise of $1.25 in the lowest buying rate for the British Pound to $139.03, a rise of $1.25 in the highest selling rate to end at $180.90 and a big jump of $20.75 in the lowest selling rate to end at $167.50.

Trading resulted in the Jamaican dollar mostly falling in value on Thursday as the market ended with dealers buying the equivalent of US$35,981,243 and selling US$43,831,621, in contrast to US$40,064,336 purchased and US$40,071,060 sold on Wednesday.
In US dollars trading, dealers bought US$33,415,921 compared to US$36,342,749 on Wednesday, as the buying rate for the US dollar rose 1 cent to end at $121.33. A total of US$42,481,290 was sold versus US$39,008,262 on Wednesday, the selling rate rose 2 cents to end at $122.03. The Canadian dollar buying rate fell 77 cents to end at $88.57 with dealers buying C$1,219,151 and selling C$540,138, at an average rate that dropped 74 cents to $90.80. The rate for buying the British Pound fell by $4.30 to $167.91 for the purchase of £891,507, while £291,971 was sold, as the rate rose 47 cents to $170.47. At the end of trading, the selling rate for Euro, fell 61 cents to close at J$136.35, from Wednesday’s rate, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$133.54 for a fall of 63 cents from Wednesday’s rate. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$441,574 being bought, while US$540,551 was sold.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates the currencies traded at on Thursday are, a fall of $1.05 in the highest buying rate of the US dollar to $122.25, a fall of $1.80 in the lowest selling rate of the Canadian dollar to $83.20. There was a drop of $3.10 in the highest buying rate to $172.80 for