Every day, the peso tells a story.
A story of trade, travel, remittances, and daily life for millions of Filipinos.
As of December 16, 2025, based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin, here’s where the Philippine peso (PHP) stands against the world’s top 15 currencies — and what it means in simple terms.
Let’s slow down.
Breathe.
And understand what’s happening.
Peso vs US Dollar: Still the Main Event
The US Dollar (USD) remains the strongest and most watched currency.
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USD to PHP: ₱59.118
This means ₱59.12 is needed to buy $1.
For OFWs sending money home, this is still favorable.
For importers and consumers, it means higher costs for fuel, food, and goods priced in dollars.
The dollar continues to lead — steady, dominant, and influential.
Top 15 Currencies vs Philippine Peso
Here’s how the peso compares with the world’s major currencies today:
1. United States – Dollar (USD)
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₱59.118
The global benchmark. Strong and stable.
2. Japan – Yen (JPY)
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₱0.3809
Still weak, making Japan cheaper for travelers — but tough for Japanese exporters.
3. United Kingdom – Pound (GBP)
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₱79.094
One of the strongest currencies. The peso struggles against it.
4. Hong Kong – Dollar (HKD)
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₱7.597
Closely tied to the US dollar, showing steady movement.
5. Switzerland – Franc (CHF)
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₱74.2875
A safe-haven currency. Strong and trusted.
6. Canada – Dollar (CAD)
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₱42.948
Stable, backed by commodities and energy.
7. Singapore – Dollar (SGD)
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₱45.8457
One of Asia’s strongest and most reliable currencies.
8. Australia – Dollar (AUD)
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₱39.2544
Commodity-driven and slightly softer today.
9. Bahrain – Dinar (BHD)
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₱156.82
One of the strongest currencies in the world. Very high value.
10. Kuwait – Dinar (KWD)
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N/A
Still the world’s strongest currency, though data unavailable in this bulletin.
11. Saudi Arabia – Riyal (SAR)
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₱15.7568
Stable and closely linked to the US dollar.
12. Brunei – Dollar (BND)
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₱45.6686
Moves almost the same as the Singapore dollar.
13. Indonesia – Rupiah (IDR)
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₱0.0035
Very low value per unit, but common in trade volume.
14. Thailand – Baht (THB)
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₱1.8798
Relatively steady within Southeast Asia.
15. United Arab Emirates – Dirham (AED)
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₱16.0979
Strong and stable, good news for OFWs in the UAE.
What This Means for Filipinos
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OFWs benefit from a stronger dollar and Middle East currencies
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Importers face higher costs
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Travelers may find Japan and some Asian countries cheaper
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Everyday consumers feel the pressure through prices
The peso is holding — but still under pressure from global forces.
Key BSP Rates to Note
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BSP Buying Rate: ₱58.80
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BSP Selling Rate: ₱59.30
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BSP Reference Rate: ₱59.05
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PDS Closing Rate (Dec 15): ₱59.04
Precious metals also remain high:
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Gold: $4,305.10
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Silver: $63.90
The Bigger Picture
Currencies rise.
Currencies fall.
But behind every number is a Filipino worker, a family, a business, a dream.
Today, the peso stands its ground — challenged, but still moving forward.
And tomorrow…
The story continues.
