Forex $161.23 to one US dollar

October 27, 2025

Forex $161.23 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, October 27, ended trading at $161.00, down thirty-eight cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $117.92 up from $115.61 and the British pound ended at $218.88 up from $216.54.

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