Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar
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August 5, 2026

Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, August 5, ended trading at $159.47, down by 13 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meaning, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $114.09 up from $112.33 and the British pound ended at $214.90 up from $213.32.

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