Jamaica Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Jamaica's exchange rate was 160.88 in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's exchange rate stood at 160.88 in 2025, a rise of +4.44 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 160.88 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 53rd globally.
Jamaica’s exchange rate has widened dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a trough of 0.71 in 1966 to an all‑time peak of 160.88 in 2025, the highest level recorded in the World Bank database and ranking the island nation 53rd globally. The steep depreciation reflects persistent balance‑of‑payments pressures, limited foreign‑exchange reserves and fiscal deficits that have outpaced export growth, especially after the 2008 global financial crisis and the more recent COVID‑19 shock. By contrast, peer economies such as Japan, with a 2025 rate of 163.95, and Haiti at 152.77 illustrate that Caribbean and small‑open economies can experience similarly elevated rates, though Japan’s figure reflects a different monetary regime. Structural reforms aimed at diversifying exports, improving tax collection and strengthening monetary policy credibility could stabilise the currency, while any resurgence in tourism or foreign direct investment would be needed to reverse the long‑term depreciation trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 167.16 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 164.02 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 160.88 | - | - |
| 2025 | 160.88 | +4.44 | #53 |
| 2024 | 156.44 | +2.28 | #152 |
| 2023 | 154.16 | +0.73 | #153 |
| 2022 | 153.43 | +2.64 | #155 |
| 2021 | 150.79 | +8.39 | #155 |
| 2020 | 142.40 | +9.09 | #156 |
| 2019 | 133.31 | +4.44 | #155 |
| 2018 | 128.87 | +0.91 | #156 |
| 2017 | 127.96 | +2.87 | #158 |
| 2016 | 125.10 | +8.13 | #158 |
| 2015 | 116.97 | +6.04 | #155 |
| 2014 | 110.93 | +10.54 | #158 |
| 2013 | 100.40 | +11.65 | #156 |
| 2012 | 88.75 | +2.86 | #153 |
| 2011 | 85.89 | −1.30 | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's exchange rate was 160.88 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's exchange rate peaked at 160.88 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Jamaica was 0.71 in 1960.
Jamaica ranks 53rd globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's exchange rate is projected to reach 160.88 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Jamaica in 2025 was 160.88. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_exchange-rate,
title = {Jamaica Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}