J$ mostly stable on Friday

FXtrading600x250 Purchase of all currencies by dealers, amounted to the equivalent of US$35,027,214 on Friday compared with US$35,830,645, on Thursday they sold the equivalent of US$37,165,779 versus sale of US$40,929,461 previously, as the Jamaican was fairly stable in trading.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$31,693,062 compared to US$31,357,331 on Thursday. The buying rate for the US dollar is up 4 cents at $115.64 and US$35,366,192 was sold versus US$37,143,967 on Thursday, the selling rate is unchanged at $116.12. The Canadian dollar buying rate fell $1.25 to $90.92 with dealers buying C$1,102,498 and selling C$1,073,281, at an average rate that inched down 1 cent to $93.16. FX sum 29-5-15The rate for buying the British Pound dropped 75 cents to $175.96 for the purchase of £1,481,732, while £446,276, was sold, at an average rate that rose 16 cents to $177.57. At the end of trading it took J$126.78 to purchase the Euro, 51 cents more than on Thursday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$124.33 for 49 cents more than Thursday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$212,700, while the equivalent of US$256,063, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, remained at $116.30 and so did the lowest buying rate that traded at $94.98 and the highest selling rate that remained unchanged at $121.71. The lowest selling rate jumped $21.80 to $113.30. The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar fell 20 cents to $93.05. FX HL 29-5-15The lowest buying rate declined 21 cents to $73.70, the highest selling rate rose 40 cents to $96.90 and the lowest selling rate gained 70 cents to $90. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, declined 49 cents to $178.55, the lowest buying rate closed at $142.43, down 50 cents, the highest selling rate dropped $3.31 to $180.79 with the lowest selling rate falling 28 cents to $170.72.

J$ suffers losses on Thursday

US$Sheet280x150px Purchase of all currencies by dealers, amounted to the equivalent of US$35,830,645 on Thursday compared with US$34,384,758, on Wednesday they sold the equivalent of US$40,929,461 versus sale of US$41,745,870 previously, as the Jamaican suffered mostly losses in trading.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$31,357,331 compared to US$30,900,997 on Wednesday. The buying rate for the US dollar was unchanged at $115.60 and US$37,143,967 was sold versus US$39,876,181 on Wednesday, the selling rate rose 1 cent to end at $116.12. FX sum 28-5-15The Canadian dollar buying rate rose $1.03 to $92.17 with dealers buying C$2,528,148 and selling C$3,242,100, at an average rate that inched up 12 cents to $93.17. The rate for buying the British Pound gained $1.10 to $176.71 for the purchase of £1,514,771, while £460,679, was sold, at an average rate that slipped 41 cents to $177.41. At the end of trading it took J$126.27 to purchase the Euro, 26 cents less than on Wednesday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$123.83 for a fall of 9 cents from Wednesday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$141,955, while the equivalent of US$480,139, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, fell 70 cent to $116.30. The lowest buying rate jumped $5.29 to $94.98, but the highest selling rate was unchanged at $121.71 and the lowest selling rate dropped $21.80 to $91.50. FX hl 28-5-15The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar fell just 5 cents to $93.25. The lowest buying rate declined 29 cents to $73.91, the highest selling rate remained at $96.50 and the lowest selling rate fell 10 cents to $89.30. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, declined 10 cents to $179.04, the lowest buying rate closed at $142.93, down 37 cents, the highest selling rate dropped 64 cents to $ 184.10 with the lowest selling rate falling $1.65 to $171.

J$ makes gains on Wednesday

J$1000front Purchase of all currencies by dealers, amounted to the equivalent of US$34,384,758 on Wednesday compared with US$37,791,833, on Tuesday and selling, the equivalent of US$41,745,870 versus sale of US$47,446,182, previously as the Jamaican gained in trading.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$30,900,997 compared to US$33,833,409 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 15 cents to $115.60 and US$39,876,181 was sold versus US$44,463,077 on Tuesday, the selling rate was unchanged at $116.11.FX sum 27-5-15 The Canadian dollar buying rate dropped 21 cents to $91.14 with dealers buying C$922,677 and selling C$677,514, at an average rate that fell 75 cents to $93.05. The rate for buying the British Pound fell $1.23 to $175.61 for the purchase of £1,295,130, while £463,591, was sold, at an average rate that slipped $2.06 to $177.82. At the end of trading it took J$126.54 to purchase the Euro, $1.45 less than on Tuesday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$123.92 for a fall of $1.79 on Tuesday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$788,872, while the equivalent of US$616,774, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, rose 70 cent to $117. The lowest buying rate dropped $1.41 to $89.69, but the highest selling rate was unchanged at $121.71 and the lowest selling rate jumped $18.32 to $113.30. FX hl 27-5-15The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar fell 90 cents to $93.30. The lowest buying rate declined $1.12 to $74.20, the highest selling rate lost 60 cents to $96.50 and the lowest selling rate fell $1.10 to $89.40. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, declined $1.06 to $179.14, the lowest buying rate closed at $143.30, down $1.33, the highest selling rate dropped $1.71 to $184.74 with the lowest selling rate falling $1.35 to $172.65.

Remittances dip in February

FX_USPoundRemittances flows into Jamaica declined for February this year, with total remittances coming up short of the inflows into the system in 2014 by a marginal decline of just $500,000 from the corresponding month last year.
Gross remittance inflows for the month amounted to US$167.8 million while net remittances were US$146.7 million, a decline of US$5 million or 3.4 percent relative to the corresponding period of 2014. The decline is the first such since December 2013.
For the first two months of the year total remittance inflows were US$334 million, representing an increase of US$7.6 million or 2.3 percent while net remittances for 2015 were US$294 million, a growth of US$4.4 million or 1.5 percent compared to the corresponding period of 2014.

J$ makes gains on Tuesday

FXTrading280x150 Purchase of all currencies by dealers after the labour day holiday, amounted to the equivalent of US$37,791,833 on Tuesday compared with US$46,758,067, on Friday and selling, the equivalent of US$47,446,182 versus sale of US$40,993,978, previously.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$33,833,409 compared to US$44,452,045 on Friday. The buying rate for the US dollar fell 33 cents to $115.45 and US$44,463,077 was sold versus US$39,857,108 on Friday, the selling rate increased by 1 cent to $116.11.
FXsum26-5-15The Canadian dollar buying rate dropped $1.25 to $91.35 with dealers buying C$1,028,480 and selling C$554,891, at an average rate that fell $1.19 to $93.78. The rate for buying the British Pound fell $1.17 to $176.84 for the purchase of £1,952,202, while £1,426,205, was sold, at an average rate that slipped 90 cents to $179.88. At the end of trading it took J$127.99 to purchase the Euro, $1.16 less than on Friday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$125.72 for a fall of $1.02 on Friday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$154,318, while the equivalent of US$325,559, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, fell 1 cent to $116.30. The lowest buying, dropped $3.88 to $91.10, but the highest and the lowest selling rates were unchanged at $121.71 and $94.98 respectively. FX h;l 26-5-15The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar fell $1.60 to $94.20. The lowest buying rate remained at $75.32, the highest selling rate lost $1.60 to $97.10 and the lowest selling rate fell 25 cents to $90.50. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, declined $2.31 to $180.20, the lowest buying rate closed unchanged at $144.63, the highest selling rate climbed $1.43 to $186.45 with the lowest selling rate falling 25 cents to $174.

FX demand rises J$ falters Wednesday

J$5000 Demand for foreign currency climbed on Wednesday with US$43 million being purchased by the public and resulted in a slight decline for the Jamaican dollar against all the three main currencies the Jamaican dollar usually trades against. The purchase of all currencies by dealers amounted to the equivalent of US$40,851,340 compared with US$25,499,013, on Tuesday and selling, the equivalent of US$44,427,944 versus sale of US$29,260,764, previously.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$38,957,982 compared to US$24,763,312 on Tuesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 18 cents to $115.72 and US$42,974,812 was sold versus US$23,550,793 on Tuesday, the selling rate increased by 3 cents to $116.11. The Canadian dollar buying rate declined 88 cents to $92.36 with dealers buying C$466,971 and selling C$524,583, at an average rate that rose 38 cents to $95.25. FX sum 20-5-15The rate for buying the British Pound fell 59 cents to $177.87 for the purchase of £931,844, while £623,692, was sold, at an average rate that rose 5 cents to $179.87. At the end of trading it took J$129.17 to purchase the Euro, $2.78 less than on Tuesday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$126.64 for a fall of $3 on Tuesday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$88,288, while the equivalent of US$56,655, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, rose 8 cents to $116.30. The lowest buying, the highest and the lowest selling rates were unchanged at $94.98, $121.71 and $94.77 respectively. FX hl 20-5-15The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar fell 50 cents to $94.80. The lowest buying rate was down 67 cents to $75.36, the highest selling rate slipped $1.10 to $98 and the lowest selling rate rose 70 cents to $92. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, declined $1.50 to $180.30, the lowest buying rate dropped $1.45 to $144.63, the highest selling rate climbed $2.30 to $186.45 with the lowest selling rate being unchanged at $175.50.

J$ gains as demand falls

US$&Coins280x150 Demand for foreign currency declined on Tuesday with only US$25.5 million being purchased by the public. The large trades on Monday seemed to have satisfied end users and resulted in a slight gain for the Jamaican dollar against all the three main currencies. The purchase of all currencies by dealers amounted to the equivalent of US$25,499,013 compared with US$81,922,835, on Monday and selling of the equivalent of US$29,260,764 versus sale of US$75,530,417, previously.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$24,763,312 compared to US$79,149,402 on Monday. The buying rate for the US dollar fell 28 cents to $115.54 and US$23,550,793 was sold versus US$73,608,891 on Monday, the selling rate declined by 2 cents to $116.08. The Canadian dollar buying rate rose 7 cents to $93.24 with dealers buying C$965,604 and selling C$513,384, at an average rate that declined $1.59 to $94.87. FX sum 19-5-15The rate for buying the British Pound fell 40 cents to $178.46 for the purchase of £2,342,104, while £870,233, was sold, at an average rate that slipped $2.38 to $179.82. At the end of trading it took J$131.94 to purchase the Euro, 89 cents less than on Monday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$129.65 for an fall of 60 cents on Monday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$100,864, while the equivalent of US$180,509, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, rose 6 cents to $116.22. The lowest buying rate jumped $2.68 to $94.98, the highest selling rate remained unchanged at $121.71, while the lowest selling rate fell 21 cents to $94.77. FXhl-19-5-15The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar fell $1 to $95.30. The lowest buying rate was down 37 cents to $76.03, the highest selling rate slipped 14 cents to $99.10 and the lowest selling rate fell 75 cents to $91.30. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, declined 70 cents to $181.80, the lowest buying rate dropped 62 cents to $146.08, the highest selling rate dived $4.97 to $184.15 with the lowest selling rate gaining $1.20 at $175.50.

J$ stable vs US Monday

currency_graph On Monday, the Jamaican dollar held firm against the US dollar, gained on the British pound and the Canadian dollar, as purchases of all currencies by dealers amounted to the equivalent of US$81,922,835 compared with US$29,862,314, on Friday and selling of the equivalent of US$75,530,417 versus sale of US$29,000,152, previously.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$79,149,402 compared to US$26,604,631 on Friday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 25 cents to $115.82 and US$73,608,891 was sold versus US$27,054,347 on Friday, the selling rate was unchanged at $116.10.FX sum 18-5-15 The Canadian dollar buying rate slipped $1.43 to $93.17 with dealers buying C$979,814 and selling C$901,592, at an average rate that declined 15 cents to $96.46. The rate for buying the British Pound fell $1.67 to $178.86 for the purchase of £1,199,567, while £653,972, was sold, at an average rate that slipped 35 cents to $182.20. At the end of trading it took J$132.83 to purchase the Euro, 78 cents more than on Friday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$130.25 for an increase of 81 cents on Friday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$132,792, while the equivalent of US$146,183, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, declined 34 cents to $116.16. The lowest buying rate declined $2.47 to $92.30, FX hl 18-5-15the highest selling rate rose 27 cents to $121.71, while the lowest selling rate rose 21 cents to $94.98. The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar fell $1.20 to $96.30. The lowest buying rate was down 58 cents to $76.40, the highest selling rate remained at $99.24 and the lowest selling rate fell 70 cents to $92.05. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, declined 75 cents to $182.50, the lowest buying rate gained 20 cents to $146.70, the highest selling rate climbed $3.58 to $189.12 with the lowest selling rate remaining at $174.30.

J$ slips against US & Pound Friday

1000front On Friday, the Jamaican dollar slipped against the US dollar and British pound and gained against the Canadian dollar, as purchases of all currencies by dealers amounted to the equivalent of US$29,862,314 compared with US$32,964,911, on Thursday and selling of the equivalent of US$29,000,152 versus sale of US$27,642,328, previously.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$26,604,631 compared to US$28,792,177 on Thursday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 10 cents to $115.57 and US$27,054,347 was sold versus US$26,502,659 on Thursday, the selling rate was up 7 cents to $116.10. The Canadian dollar buying rate slipped 9 cents to $94.60 with dealers buying C$1,106,157 and selling C$550,926, at an average rate that declined 67 cents to $96.61. The rate for buying the British Pound jumped $2.45 to $180.53 for the purchase of £1,449,736, while £860,481, was sold, at an average rate that rose 67 cents to $182.55. FX sum 15-5-15 At the end of trading it took J$132.05 to purchase the Euro, 39 cents more than on Thursday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$129.43 for an increase of 37 cents on Thursday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$87,807, while the equivalent of US$134,455, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, rose 19 cents to $116.50. The lowest buying, the highest and the lowest selling rates were unchanged at $94.77, $121.44 and $94.77 respectively.FXhl 15-5-15 The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar rose 55 cents to $97.50. The lowest buying rate was up 20 cents to $76.98, the highest selling rate rose just 12 cents to $99.24 and the lowest selling rate gained $1.75 to $92.75. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, rose 60 cents to $183.25, the lowest buying rate gained 42 cents to $146.50, the highest selling rate fell 94 cents to $185.54 with the lowest selling rate rising 74 cents to $174.30.

J$ slips against all on Thursday

USdollarStacks600x250 On Thursday, the Jamaican dollar slipped against the US dollar, British pound and Canadian dollar, as purchases of all currencies by dealers amounted to the equivalent of US$32,964,911 compared with US$29,494,214, on Wednesday and selling of the equivalent of US$27,642,328 versus sale of US$33,928,300, previously.
In US dollar trading, dealers bought US$28,792,177 compared to US$27,139,403 on Wednesday. The buying rate for the US dollar rose 5 cents to $115.47 and US$26,502,659 was sold versus US$31,570,143 on Wednesday, the selling rate was up 6 cents to $116.03. The Canadian dollar buying rate climbed 42 cents to $94.69 with dealers buying C$1,327,786 and selling C$713,715, at an average rate that rose 37 cents to $97.28. The rate for buying the British Pound fell 95 cents to $179.08 for the purchase of £1,915,229, while £310,883, was sold, at an average rate that rose 75 cents to $181.88. FX sum 14-5-15 At the end of trading it took J$131.66 to purchase the Euro, $1.29 more than on Wednesday, according to data from Bank of Jamaica, while dealers purchased the European common currency at J$129.06 for an increase of $1.15 on Wednesday’s rate. Other currencies bought, amounted to the equivalent of US$130,163, while the equivalent of US$53,985, was sold.
Highs & Lows| The highest buying rate for the US dollar, rose 6 cents to $116.31. The lowest buying rate was unchanged at $94.77 and highest selling rate fell $4.46 to $121.44, while the lowest selling rate dropped $18.53 to $94.77 The highest buying rate for the Canadian dollar slipped 10 cents to $96.95. FX hl 14-5-15The lowest buying rate was up 42 cents to $76.78, the highest selling rate rose just 5 cents to $99.12 and the lowest selling rate declined by $1 to $91. The highest buying rate for the British Pound, rose 5 cents to $182.65, the lowest buying rate gained 33 cents to $146.08, the highest selling rate fell $1.41 to $186.48 with the lowest selling rate falling 44 cents to $173.56.