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Official Rate Sheet: Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) / Jamaican Dollar (JMD)

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 GYD = 0.7568 JMD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Guyanaese Dollar to Jamaican Dollar Exchange Rate (GYD to JMD)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 GYD in JMD?

1 GYD = 0.7568 JMD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) yields approximately 756.84 Jamaican Dollar (JMD) (inverse rate: 1 JMD = 1.3213 GYD). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): GYD

You Receive (Estimate): JMD

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 GYD = 0.7568 JMD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 JMD = 1.3213 GYD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check JMD to GYD (Jamaican Dollar to Guyanaese Dollar) Live Converter →

GYD to JMD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Guyanaese Dollar against Jamaican Dollar

Period High

0.7659 JMD

Period Low

0.7478 JMD

Volatility / Avg

0.7568 JMD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.7478 JMD

Max: 0.7659 JMD

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.7304 JMD

Max: 0.7833 JMD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (GYD & JMD)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Guyanaese Dollar → Jamaican Dollar (GYD / JMD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)	Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
1 GYD	0.76 JMD
5 GYD	3.78 JMD
10 GYD	7.57 JMD
25 GYD	18.92 JMD
50 GYD	37.84 JMD
100 GYD	75.68 JMD
200 GYD	151.37 JMD
250 GYD	189.21 JMD
500 GYD	378.42 JMD
1,000 GYD	756.84 JMD
2,500 GYD	1,892.11 JMD
5,000 GYD	3,784.21 JMD
10,000 GYD	7,568.42 JMD

Jamaican Dollar → Guyanaese Dollar (JMD / GYD)

Wholesale Benchmark

Jamaican Dollar (JMD)	Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
1 JMD	1.32 GYD
5 JMD	6.61 GYD
10 JMD	13.21 GYD
25 JMD	33.03 GYD
50 JMD	66.06 GYD
100 JMD	132.13 GYD
200 JMD	264.26 GYD
250 JMD	330.32 GYD
500 JMD	660.64 GYD
1,000 JMD	1,321.28 GYD
2,500 JMD	3,303.20 GYD
5,000 JMD	6,606.40 GYD
10,000 JMD	13,212.79 GYD

Provider / Channel	GYD/JMD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (JMD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.7568 JMD	0.00%	3,784.21 JMD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.7304 JMD	~3.50%	3,651.76 JMD	-132.45 JMD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.6812 JMD	~10.00%	3,405.79 JMD	-378.42 JMD

1 GYD to JMD: Guyanaese Dollar to Jamaican Dollar Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 GYD to JMD or convert GYD to JMD describe the amount of Jamaican Dollar received per 1 Guyanaese Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 GYD = 0.7568 JMD (inverse: 1 JMD = 1.3213 GYD), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Guyana ↔ Jamaica)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Bank of Guyana and Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of GYD/JMD.

GYD and JMD Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Guyana and Jamaica.

How the GYD to JMD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Guyana (GYD) and Jamaica (JMD) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between GYD and JMD:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Bank of Guyana and Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Guyana and Jamaica exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (JMD) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Guyanaese Dollar to Jamaican Dollar Conversion

Common questions regarding Guyanaese Dollar to Jamaican Dollar conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 GYD in JMD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 GYD = 0.7568 JMD), 1,000 Guyanaese Dollar equals approximately 756.84 Jamaican Dollar. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Guyanaese Dollar?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with GYD?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Bank of Guyana) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.