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

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Mid-Market Rate: 1 JMD = 1.3213 GYD

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

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

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 JMD in GYD?

1 JMD = 1.3213 GYD

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Jamaican Dollar (JMD) yields approximately 1,321.28 Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) (inverse rate: 1 GYD = 0.7568 JMD). 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): JMD

You Receive (Estimate): GYD

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

Kurs rynkowy: 1 JMD = 1.3213 GYD

Kurs odwrotny: 1 GYD = 0.7568 JMD

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

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

JMD to GYD Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

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

Period High

1.3371 GYD

Period Low

1.3054 GYD

Volatility / Avg

1.3213 GYD

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

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

Min: 1.3054 GYD

Max: 1.3371 GYD

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

Min: 1.2750 GYD

Max: 1.3675 GYD

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (JMD & GYD)

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

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

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

Provider / Channel	JMD/GYD Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (GYD)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	1.3213 GYD	0.00%	6,606.40 GYD	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	1.2750 GYD	~3.50%	6,375.17 GYD	-231.22 GYD
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	1.1892 GYD	~10.00%	5,945.76 GYD	-660.64 GYD

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

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

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Jamaica ↔ Guyana)

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 Jamaica (BoJ) and Bank of Guyana shape the medium-to-long term valuation of JMD/GYD.

JMD and GYD Currency Profiles

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

How the JMD to GYD Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Jamaica (JMD) and Guyana (GYD) 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 JMD and GYD:

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 Jamaica (BoJ) and Bank of Guyana serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Jamaica and Guyana 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 (GYD) 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: Jamaican Dollar to Guyanaese Dollar Conversion

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

How much is 1,000 JMD in GYD today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 JMD = 1.3213 GYD), 1,000 Jamaican Dollar equals approximately 1,321.28 Guyanaese 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 Jamaican 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 JMD?

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 Jamaica (BoJ)) 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.