Forex: $156.93 to one US dollar

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February 17, 2026

Forex: $156.93 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, February 17, remains at $156.93, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $115.26 down from $115.27 and the British pound at $212.02 down from $212.32.

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