USD → 
JMD Rate as of2026-05-17 USD to JMD Converter.
1 USD = 156.5 JMD as of 2026-05-17. The Jamaican dollar has depreciated modestly against USD as Bank of Jamaica's inflation-targeting framework allows managed flexibility around 156-160. Remittances from the Jamaican diaspora in the US, UK, and Canada equal ~20% of GDP, making USD/JMD one of the Caribbean's most-watched corridors.
USD → JMD Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇯🇲 JMD |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | JMD 156.50 |
| $10.00 | JMD 1,565.00 |
| $100.00 | JMD 15,650.00 |
| $500.00 | JMD 78,250.00 |
| $1,000.00 | JMD 156,500.00 |
| $5,000.00 | JMD 782,500.00 |
| $10,000.00 | JMD 1,565,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | JMD 7,825,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | JMD 15,650,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to JMD conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Jamaican Dollar at today's rate of 1 USD = 156.5 JMD. The reverse holds too: 1 JMD = 0.0064 USD.
| 1 USD | 156.5 JMD |
| 5 USD | 782.5 JMD |
| 10 USD | 1,565 JMD |
| 25 USD | 3,913 JMD |
| 50 USD | 7,825 JMD |
| 100 USD | 15,650 JMD |
| 500 USD | 78,250 JMD |
| 1,000 USD | 156,500 JMD |
| 5,000 USD | 782,500 JMD |
| 10,000 USD | 1,565,000 JMD |
| 1 JMD | 0.0064 USD |
| 5 JMD | 0.0319 USD |
| 10 JMD | 0.0639 USD |
| 25 JMD | 0.1597 USD |
| 50 JMD | 0.3195 USD |
| 100 JMD | 0.639 USD |
| 500 JMD | 3.19 USD |
| 1,000 JMD | 6.39 USD |
| 5,000 JMD | 31.95 USD |
| 10,000 JMD | 63.9 USD |
Why people convert USD to JMD.
The USD/JMD corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Jamaican Dollar side, demand comes from Jamaican diaspora remittances, Caribbean tourism, and BPO sector payments. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/JMD is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 0.3% against the Jamaican Dollar, and over five years it has strengthened about 5.0% (from 149 to 156.5). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Jamaican Dollar you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → JMD rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
