October 16, 2024

Forex: J$159.19 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Wednesday, October 16, ended trading at $159.19 up by 10 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $117.69 up from $115.01, while the British pound sterling ended at $207.86 up from $206.87.

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