Historic Bahamian dollar Jamaican Dollar

Bahamian dollar jamaican dollar history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 155.17 (28/01/2024) and the lowest 155.09 (26/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.05.

BSD JMD average rate for January 2024 is 154.3137, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -0.53 %.

01 January 20241 BSD = 153.8 JMD
02 January 20241 BSD = 153.8 JMD
03 January 20241 BSD = 153.6 JMD
04 January 20241 BSD = 153.7 JMD
05 January 20241 BSD = 153.7 JMD
06 January 20241 BSD = 153.7 JMD
07 January 20241 BSD = 153.7 JMD
08 January 20241 BSD = 153.9 JMD
09 January 20241 BSD = 153.7 JMD
10 January 20241 BSD = 153.8 JMD
11 January 20241 BSD = 154.2 JMD
12 January 20241 BSD = 154.3 JMD
14 January 20241 BSD = 154.7 JMD
15 January 20241 BSD = 154.7 JMD
16 January 20241 BSD = 154.8 JMD
17 January 20241 BSD = 154.7 JMD
18 January 20241 BSD = 154.4 JMD
19 January 20241 BSD = 154.5 JMD
22 January 20241 BSD = 154.8 JMD
23 January 20241 BSD = 154.5 JMD
24 January 20241 BSD = 154.8 JMD
25 January 20241 BSD = 155.0 JMD
26 January 20241 BSD = 155.1 JMD
28 January 20241 BSD = 154.0 JMD
29 January 20241 BSD = 155.1 JMD
30 January 20241 BSD = 154.8 JMD
31 January 20241 BSD = 154.7 JMD

16/03/2015: Bank of Jamaica Act

The Bank of Jamaica Act was passed, granting the central bank greater autonomy in executing monetary policy and promoting financial stability.

29/12/2014: Introduction of new Bahamian dollar variants

New variants of the Bahamian dollar banknotes, featuring improved security features, were introduced to combat counterfeit money.

12/02/2013: Currency devaluation

To stabilize the economy, the Jamaican Dollar was devalued by approximately 16.5% against major currencies.

28/11/2010: IMF agreement

Jamaica reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a financial support program to address economic challenges.

30/04/1994: Foreign exchange liberalization

Jamaica lifted restrictions on foreign exchange, allowing for more flexible trade and investment opportunities.

25/03/1991: JMD devaluation

Due to economic pressures, the Jamaican Dollar was devalued by 33.3%, leading to an increase in the exchange rate.

27/12/1974: Devaluation of the Bahamian dollar

The Bahamian dollar was devalued by 50% to stimulate the country's tourism industry and boost its economy.

10/07/1973: Independence from British rule

The Bahamas gained independence from British rule, maintaining the Bahamian dollar as its currency.

05/08/1971: Currency decimalization

Jamaica decimalized its currency, dividing the Jamaican Dollar into 100 cents instead of 20 shillings.

09/09/1969: Currency Board Agreement

The Bahamas entered into a Currency Board Agreement with the Eastern Caribbean Currency Authority, establishing fixed exchange rates for their currencies.

07/02/1969: Jamaican Dollar introduced

The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) was introduced as the official currency of Jamaica, replacing the Jamaican pound.

01/01/1966: Introduction of the Bahamian dollar

The Bahamian dollar was introduced, replacing the British pound as the official currency of the Bahamas.

06/08/1866: Adoption of the British pound

The Bahamas officially adopted the British pound sterling as their currency, replacing the Bahamian pound.

06/06/1853: Introduction of the Bahamian pound

The Bahamian pound was introduced as the official currency of the Bahamas, replacing the Spanish dollar.