Forex: J$156.20 to one US dollar
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January 18, 2024

Forex: J$156.20 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Thursday, January 18 ended trading at J$156.20 down by 8 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $116.64 down from $116.81, while the British pound sterling ended at $197.38 down from 198.82.

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