Historic Barbadian dollar Jamaican Dollar

Barbadian dollar jamaican dollar history for October 2023. The highest quote for this month is 78.14 (18/10/2023) and the lowest 78.103 (19/10/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.05.

BBD JMD average rate for October 2023 is 77.53457, the change between 01/10/2023 and 31/10/2023 is -0.6 %.

01 October 20231 BBD = 77.03 JMD
02 October 20231 BBD = 77.74 JMD
03 October 20231 BBD = 77.56 JMD
04 October 20231 BBD = 77.58 JMD
05 October 20231 BBD = 77.71 JMD
06 October 20231 BBD = 78.00 JMD
07 October 20231 BBD = 76.99 JMD
09 October 20231 BBD = 77.89 JMD
10 October 20231 BBD = 77.61 JMD
11 October 20231 BBD = 77.62 JMD
12 October 20231 BBD = 77.71 JMD
13 October 20231 BBD = 77.89 JMD
16 October 20231 BBD = 77.86 JMD
17 October 20231 BBD = 78.02 JMD
18 October 20231 BBD = 78.01 JMD
19 October 20231 BBD = 78.14 JMD
20 October 20231 BBD = 78.10 JMD
21 October 20231 BBD = 77.02 JMD
22 October 20231 BBD = 77.02 JMD
23 October 20231 BBD = 77.75 JMD
24 October 20231 BBD = 77.59 JMD
25 October 20231 BBD = 77.64 JMD
26 October 20231 BBD = 77.63 JMD
27 October 20231 BBD = 77.78 JMD
28 October 20231 BBD = 76.00 JMD
29 October 20231 BBD = 76.00 JMD
30 October 20231 BBD = 77.60 JMD
31 October 20231 BBD = 77.49 JMD

26/06/2020: Currency peg under review

Barbados announced that it would review the decades-long currency peg of 2:1 with the US dollar, considering a shift to a floating exchange rate.

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.

05/08/2013: Devaluation of currency

Barbados devalued its currency by 10% to stimulate economic growth and competitiveness.

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.

24/07/1995: New currency design

Barbados introduced a new design for its currency, featuring national symbols and landmarks.

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.

05/05/1975: Introduction of decimalization

Barbados introduced decimalization, dividing the Barbadian Dollar into 100 cents.

01/01/1973: Fixed exchange rate

Barbados fixed its currency exchange rate to the US dollar at a rate of 2 Barbadian Dollars to 1 US Dollar.

03/07/1972: Barbados gains independence

Barbados gained independence from British rule, leading to the establishment of the Central Bank of Barbados.

05/08/1971: Currency decimalization

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

07/02/1969: Jamaican Dollar introduced

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

01/10/1935: Introduction of Barbadian Dollar

The Barbadian Dollar was introduced as the official currency of Barbados, replacing the East Caribbean dollar.