The Jamaican dollar declined three major currencies but remained firm versus the euro in the foreign exchange market. On Wednesday dealers bought the equivalent of US$39,189,951 of all currencies and sold US$34,123,507, compared to US$66,535,327 purchased and US$64,508,975 sold on Tuesday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$34,730,432 compared to US$59,608,976 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 10 cents to close at $128.30. A total of US$32,306,693 was sold versus US$60,637,044 on Tuesday, with the selling rate rising 3 cents, to $129.04. The Canadian dollar buying rate rose by 35 cents to $92.93, with dealers buying C$1,606,912 and selling C$693,816 at an average rate that gained 49 cents to $95.30. The average rate for buying the British Pound gained by 43 cents to $158.26 for the purchase of £2,308,776 while £845,426 was sold with a rise of $1.06 to end at $160.65.
At the end of trading on Wednesday, dealers sold €185,300 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing unchanged at $139.59, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €84,378 of the European common currency at $132.47 after falling $1.12. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$360,636 being bought and selling of US$50,852.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded foreign currencies on Wednesday, include a decline of $1.10 in the highest buying rate for the US dollar and a rise of $15.96 in the lowest selling rate to end at $120. The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar dropped $22.50 to $97.50 while there was a drop of $13.90 in the lowest selling rate to $91 and the highest buying rate for the Euro declined by $18.54 to $138.70.

The Jamaican dollar gained against the US and Canadian dollars as trading resumed fully in the foreign exchange market after the Monday when the country had partial closure due to Local Government elections. The local currency slipped against the Pound and the euro.
Over the two days to Tuesday dealers bought the equivalent of US$66,535,327 of all currencies and sold US$64,508,975, compared to US$43,223,641 purchased and US$46,444,892 sold on Friday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$59,608,976 compared to US$38,657,105 on Friday. The buying rate for the US dollar fell 29 cents to close at $128.20. A total of US$60,637,044 was sold versus US$43,567,152 on Friday, with the selling rate falling 6 cents, to $129.01. The Canadian dollar buying rate rose by 1 cent to $92.58, with dealers buying C$3,293,804 and selling C$1,184,938 at an average rate that fell 11 cents to $94.80. The average rate for buying the British Pound declined by 40 cents to $157.83 for the purchase of £3,424,418 while £1,457,937 was sold with a rise of 8 cents to end at $159.59.
At the end of trading on Tuesday, dealers sold €1,088,855 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing with a rise of $4.42 to $139.59, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €301,109 of the European common currency at $133.60 after falling $1.30. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$18,022 being bought and selling of US$16,309.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded foreign currencies on Tuesday, include a rise of $22.45 in the highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar to $120 and a drop of $14.40 in the lowest selling rate to $77.10. The highest buying rate for the British Pound climbed by $3.80 to $164 and the highest selling rate rose $3.50 to $168.48. The highest buying rate for the Euro rose $21.44 to $157.24.

The Jamaican dollar gained against the four major currencies in trading on Friday as volumes climb. Dealers bought the equivalent of US$43,223,641 of all currencies and sold US$46,444,892, compared to US$23,131,959 purchased and US$18,138,969 sold on Thursday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$38,657,105 compared to US$19,995,977 on Thursday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 34 cents to close at $128.49. A total of US$43,567,152 was sold versus US$17,183,431 on Thursday, with the selling rate falling a fraction of a cent, to just under $129.07. The Canadian dollar buying rate climbed 27 cents to $92.57, with dealers buying C$1,600,642 and selling C$1,365,863 at an average rate that fell 49 cents to $94.91. The average rate for buying the British Pound rose by 61 cents to $158.23 for the purchase of £2,256,134 while £992,218 was sold with a fall of $1.27 to end at $159.51.
At the end of trading on Friday, dealers sold €461,281 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing with a fall of $1.58 to $139.57, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €510,595 of the European common currency at $134.90 after jumping $4.36. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$98,934 being bought and selling of US$162,509.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded currencies, in the foreign exchange market on Friday, include a drop in the lowest selling rate for the US dollar by $19.96, to $104.04. A rise of $1.45 in the highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar to $97.55. The highest selling rate for the British Pound declined by $2.96 to $164.98 and the highest buying rate for the Euro rose $1.60 to $135.80.

The Jamaican dollar gained moderately in foreign exchange trading on Wednesday against the United States but fell against the other three major currencies. Dealers bought the equivalent of US$42,647,035 of all currencies and sold US$37,480,324, compared to US$38,545,626 purchased and US$30,346,908 sold on Tuesday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$37,980,242 compared to US$33,256,940 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar climbed 13 cents to close at $128.49. A total of US$32,510,365 was sold versus US$26,749,165 on Tuesday, with the selling rate falling 4 cents to end at $129.05. The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 14 cents to $95.38, with dealers buying C$4,351,922 and selling C$4,660,973 at an average rate that climbed 61 cents to $96.95. The average rate for buying the British Pound fell $1.21 to $156.74 for the purchase of £756,557 while £280,437 was sold with a gain of 80 cents to end at $160.67.
At the end of trading on Wednesday, dealers sold €941,766 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing with a rise of 39 cents to $137.91, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €472,871 of the European common currency at $135.65 after rising $2.24. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$14,312 being bought and selling of US$112,861.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded currencies in the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, include a rise in the highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar of $2.20 to $99. The highest buying rate for the British Pound climbed $1 to $162, the highest selling rate lost $1.02 to $167.46, while the lowest selling rate climbed $3.50 to $156. The highest buying rate for the Euro fell $1.10 to $137, the highest selling rate dropped $2.31 to $140 and the lowest selling rate rose by 80 cents to $132.80.

The Jamaican dollar loss value moderately in foreign exchange trading on Monday against the United states and Canadian dollars and the euro but rose versus the pound sterling, but the the local dollar remains fairly stable against the US dollar. Dealers bought the equivalent of US$45,464,411 of all currencies and sold US$38,304,518, compared to US$35,239,711 purchased and US$31,681,608 sold on Friday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$41,399,410 compared to US$31,869,568 on Friday. The buying rate for the US dollar slipped 24 cents to close at $128.25. A total of US$35,949,113 was sold versus US$30,119,910 on Friday, with the selling rate rising 2 cents to $129.09. The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 97 cents to $93.60, with dealers buying C$3,290,638 and selling C$2,267,374 at an average rate that climbed 58 cents to $95.89. The average rate for buying the British Pound dipped $1.09 to $156.04 for the purchase of £1,190,698 while £302,726 was sold with a fall of $1.06 to end at $158.37.
At the end of trading on Monday, dealers sold €271,014 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing with a rise of $2.25 to $139.76, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €198,442 of the European common currency at $131.81 after falling $1.22. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$10,670 being bought and selling of US$6,359.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded currencies, in the foreign exchange market on Monday, include a rise in the highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar by 87 cents to $97.70. The lowest buying rate for the British Pound dived $1.41 to $128.65, the highest selling rate dropped $1.84 to $167.40, while the lowest selling rate lost $1 to $154. The lowest buying rate for the Euro fell $1.45 to $110.39 and highest selling rate jumped $3.59 to $143.64.

The Jamaican dollar rose in value in foreign exchange trading on Friday against the United states and Canadian dollars and the pound but slipped versus the euro. Dealers bought the equivalent of US$35,239,711 of all currencies and sold US$31,681,608, compared to US$37,367,097 purchased and US$36,133,436 sold on Thursday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$31,869,568 compared to US$31,042,246 on Thursday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 8 cents to close at $128.49. A total of US$30,119,910 was sold versus US$30,989,415 on Thursday, with the selling rate falling 3 cents to $129.07. The Canadian dollar buying rate dropped $3.31 to $92.63, with dealers buying C$1,538,306 and selling C$780,325 at an average rate that dived $1.14 to $95.31. The average rate for buying the British Pound dipped 20 cents to $157.13 for the purchase of £1,692,940 while £665,394 was sold with a fall of $1.22 to end at $159.43.
At the end of trading on Friday, dealers sold €80,071 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing with a rise of 20 cents to $137.51, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €106,555 of the European common currency at $133.03 after falling $3.25. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$80,504 being bought and selling of US$78,252.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded currencies, in the foreign exchange market on Friday, include a dip in the highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar by $1.77 to $96.83, the lowest selling rate dropped $2 to $90. The highest buying rate for the British Pound dived $4.05 to $159.70, while the lowest selling rate rose $1 to $155. The highest selling rate for the Euro fell $5.75 to $140.05 and lowest selling rate jumped $17.84 to $132.80.

The average closing rates trading the Jamaican dollar in the foreign exchange market were mixed against the main currencies it normally trade with, on Thursday. Dealers bought the equivalent of US$37,367,097 of all currencies, and sold US$36,133,436, compared to US$35,097,312 purchased and US$41,311,362 sold on Wednesday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$31,042,246 compared to US$29,558,721 on Wednesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 6 cents to close at $128.41. A total of US$30,989,415 was sold versus US$37,232,249 on Wednesday, with the selling rate rising 2 cents to $129.10. The Canadian dollar buying rate jumped 67 cents to $95.94, with dealers buying C$6,177,817 and selling C$5,714,958 at an average rate that rose 24 cents to $96.45. The average rate for buying the British Pound dipped 14 cents to $157.33 for the purchase of £934,445 while £325,720 was sold with a rise of 71 cents to end at $160.65.
At the end of trading on Thursday, dealers sold €436,490 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing with a fall of $1.01 to $137.31, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €519,931 of the European common currency at $136.28 after falling 89 cents. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$12,130 being bought and selling of US$4,746.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded currencies, in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, include a rise in the highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar by $1.95 to $98.60,. The highest buying rate for the British Pound rose $3.25 to $163.75, while the highest selling rate rose 81 cents to $168.80. The highest selling rate for the Euro climbed $3.80 to $168.80 and lowest selling rate dived $19.24 to $114.96.

The Jamaican dollar declined against all the main currencies it normally trade with, on Wednesday. Dealers bought the equivalent of US$34,677,888 of all currencies, and sold US$31,463,177, compared to US$37,551,931 purchased and US$29,217,148 sold on Tuesday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$28,002,163 compared to US$32,852,735 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar declined by 11 cents to close at $128.31. A total of US$26,059,430 was sold versus US$25,045,457 on Tuesday, with the selling rate rising 1 cent to $129.06. The Canadian dollar buying rate jumped $1.01 to $96.13, with dealers buying C$6,478,095 and selling C$5,747,320 at an average rate that rose 56 cents to $96.95. The average rate for buying the British Pound rose $1.46 to $155.98 for the purchase of £1,383,595 while £797,753 was sold with a rise of 22 cents to end at $157.59.
At the end of trading on Wednesday, dealers sold €55,203 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing with a rise of $2.45 to $142.35, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €80,842 of the European common currency at $138.33 after falling 8 cents. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$53,136 being bought and selling of US$51,243.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded currencies, in the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, include a fall in the highest selling rate for the Canadian dollar by $1.05 to $97.25, while the highest selling rate rose $1.15 to $100.98. The highest buying rate for the British Pound rose $1.70 to $158.70 and the lowest buying rate jumped $20.59 to $147, the highest selling rate dived $14.69 to $165.31, the lowest selling rate dropped $1 to $153. The lowest selling rate for the Euro dipped $3.73 to $132.67.

The Jamaican dollar gained against the United States dollar and the euro on Tuesday but closed down against the Canadian dollar and the Pound. Dealers bought the equivalent of US$37,551,931 of all currencies, and sold US$29,217,148, compared to US$46,553,035 purchased and US$39,251,159 sold on Monday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$32,852,735 compared to US$41,925,032 on Monday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 12 cents to close at $128.42. A total of US$25,045,457 was sold versus US$36,223,594 on Monday, with the selling rate falling 6 cents to $129.05. The Canadian dollar buying rate jumped $1.05 to $95.12, with dealers buying C$3,436,587 and selling C$3,339,290 at an average rate that rose 14 cents to $96.39. The average rate for buying the British Pound rose 32 cents to $154.52 for the purchase of £1,560,575 while £972,185 was sold with a rise of 14 cents to end at $157.37.
At the end of trading on Tuesday, dealers sold €380,838 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing with a drop of $3.74 to $139.90, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €184,471 of the European common currency at $138.41 after falling 9 cents. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$77,333 being bought and selling of US$79,219.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded currencies, in the foreign exchange market on Tuesday, include a rise of $1.08 in the lowest selling rate of the US dollar to $105.12. The highest selling rate for the Canadian dollar declined $1.53 to $99.83. The highest buying rate for the British Pound dropped $11.18 to $157 and the lowest buying rate dropped $6.81 to $126.41, the highest selling rate rose $6.66 to $180 and the lowest selling rate dropped $6 to $152. The highest buying rate for the Euro dipped $5 to $140, the lowest buying rate fell $1.95 to $113.21, the highest selling rate fell $2.97 to $146.88 and the lowest selling rate surged $21.87 to $136.40.

The Jamaican dollar gained against the United States and the Canadian dollars on Monday but closed down against the euro and the Pound. Dealers bought the equivalent of US$46,553,035 of all currencies, and sold US$39,251,159, compared to US$44,695,119 purchased and US$37,546,801 sold on Friday.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$41,925,032 compared to US$41,312,590 on Friday. The buying rate for the US dollar fell 33 cents to close at $128.30. A total of US$36,223,594 was sold versus US$35,641,076 on Friday, with the selling rate falling 3 cents to $129.11. The Canadian dollar buying rate dropped 65 cents to $94.07, with dealers buying C$2,576,342 and selling C$1,524,464 at an average rate that slipped 8 cents to $97.25. The average rate for buying the British Pound rose 14 cents to $154.20 for the purchase of £1,844,373 while £637,336 was sold with a rise of $1.22 to end at $157.23.
At the end of trading on Monday, dealers sold €993,558 with the selling rate for the Euro, closing at $143.64 for rise of 69 cents, according to data from Bank of Jamaica. Dealers purchased €467,873 of the European common currency at $138.50 after rising $2.44. The US dollar equivalent of other currencies traded, amounts to US$17,354 being bought and selling of US$9,546.
Highs & Lows| Notable changes to the highest and lowest rates for the regularly traded currencies, in the foreign exchange market on Monday, include a fall of $1.60 in the highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar to $77.19, the lowest selling rate jumped $9.72 to $92. The highest buying rate for the British Pound rose $1.10 to $167.60 and the lowest selling rate fell $2 to $150. There were not much changes to highest or lowest rates for the Euro .