Convert USD to JMD — live rate

Convert United States Dollars to Jamaican Dollars and compare the real cost of sending money.

USD
JMD
1 USD = 157.8960 JMD • Mid-market rate
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Historical USD/JMD exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: USD to JMD

1 USD → 157.90 JMD
5 USD → 789.48 JMD
10 USD → 1,578.96 JMD
50 USD → 7,894.80 JMD
100 USD → 15,789.60 JMD
500 USD → 78,948.00 JMD
1,000 USD → 157,896.00 JMD
5,000 USD → 789,480.00 JMD

Real cost of USD → JMD

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 USD
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

USD — United States Dollar
ISO Code USD
Symbol $
Central Bank Federal Reserve Bank
Common Notes $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
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JMD — Jamaican Dollar
ISO Code JMD
Symbol J$
Central Bank Bank of Jamaica
Common Notes J$50, J$100, J$500, J$1000, J$5000
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What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.