Currency trading wrapped up on Friday, 20 June with the Jamaican dollar surrendering a sliver of value to the greenback, settling at J$160.93 per US $1—a modest 32-cent uptick on the day, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s official summary.
The story was different for the other majors:
- Canadian dollar: cooled to J$117.96, shedding nearly J$1.56 from the previous close.
- British pound: edged lower to J$216.32, slipping 4 cents.
Friday’s moves leave importers facing a marginally dearer US currency, while businesses transacting in Canadian and British funds enjoy a touch of relief. Traders will watch Monday’s opening to see whether the greenback’s momentum holds or profit-taking trims its gain.
