Have you ever wondered why a U.S. dollar is not the same as a Japanese yen? Or why some countries’ money is worth more than others? 🤔 The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) just shared the latest currency exchange rates, and we’re here to break it down for you!
Let’s look at the Top 15 most important currencies and what they mean for the Philippine Peso (₱) today, June 27, 2025.
🌍 Top 15 Currencies vs. the Philippine Peso
| Rank | Country | Currency | Symbol | 1 Unit = ? Pesos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | United States | Dollar | USD | ₱56.63 |
| 📌 Why it matters: This is the most commonly used currency in the world. Most countries trade in dollars. When the dollar goes up, imported goods might cost more in the Philippines. |
| 2️⃣ | Japan | Yen | JPY | ₱0.39 |
📌 A single yen is worth less than ₱1, but remember: things in Japan are priced in thousands of yen.
| 3️⃣ | United Kingdom | Pound | GBP | ₱77.77 |
📌 The pound is one of the strongest currencies. That’s why ₱77 is needed to get just one!
| 4️⃣ | Hong Kong | Dollar | HKD | ₱7.21 |
📌 A popular travel and business spot. Hong Kong’s currency is stable and often used in Asia.
| 5️⃣ | Switzerland | Franc | CHF | ₱70.85 |
📌 The Swiss Franc is powerful because Switzerland has a very strong economy.
| 6️⃣ | Canada | Dollar | CAD | ₱41.50 |
📌 Like the U.S., Canada has a dollar, but it’s worth a bit less.
| 7️⃣ | Singapore | Dollar | SGD | ₱44.47 |
📌 Singapore is one of Asia’s richest countries. Their dollar stays strong.
| 8️⃣ | Australia | Dollar | AUD | ₱37.06 |
📌 Popular for Filipino workers and students, the Aussie dollar is used a lot in remittances.
| 9️⃣ | Bahrain | Dinar | BHD | ₱150.14 |
📌 😲 One of the most expensive currencies! You need ₱150 to get just one dinar.
| 🔟 | Kuwait | Dinar | KWD | ❌ No rate shown today
📌 Sometimes, rates are missing if the data wasn’t available. But usually, Kuwait’s dinar is the strongest currency in the world!
| 1️⃣1️⃣ | Saudi Arabia | Riyal | SAR | ₱15.09 |
📌 Many OFWs send money home from Saudi. It’s a stable currency in the Middle East.
| 1️⃣2️⃣ | Brunei | Dollar | BND | ₱44.29 |
📌 Brunei’s currency is tied to Singapore’s, so they’re usually worth about the same.
| 1️⃣3️⃣ | Indonesia | Rupiah | IDR | ₱0.0035 |
📌 This is the lowest in the list! But prices in Indonesia are also written in thousands of rupiah.
| 1️⃣4️⃣ | Thailand | Baht | THB | ₱1.74 |
📌 A favorite tourist spot! The Thai baht is stronger than the peso but still affordable.
| 1️⃣5️⃣ | UAE (Dubai) | Dirham | AED | ₱15.42 |
📌 Like Saudi Arabia, many Filipinos in the UAE send money home in dirhams.
🏦 But What Does All This Mean?
Each country has its own currency, and every day, the value of that money goes up or down depending on:
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The country’s economy 💼
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Global trading 💱
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Wars or peace 🕊️
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Natural disasters 🌪️
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Interest rates 📈
When you exchange money (like dollars to pesos), banks use these official rates from BSP. For example:
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Buying Rate: When banks buy dollars from you
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Selling Rate: When banks sell dollars to you
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Reference Rate: The “middle value” banks use as a guide
💡 Fun Fact:
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1 U.S. dollar = ₱56.63
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1 Euro = ₱66.25
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1 Saudi Riyal = ₱15.09
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1 Japanese Yen = ₱0.39
⚠️ Why Should You Care?
If you’re:
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An OFW sending money home — the stronger your currency, the more pesos your family gets!
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A traveler or online shopper — currency rates can affect prices
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A student or worker abroad — your savings can grow or shrink depending on the rate!
