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Forex: J$158.92 to one US dollar
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April 24, 2025

Forex: J$158.92 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The US dollar on Thursday, April 24, ended trading at $158.92 down by 14 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

 

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $115 down from $115.11 and British pound ended at $210.79 up $210.44.

 

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