The global market breathed sharply today as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released the official exchange rates — revealing a dramatic picture of how the Philippine peso is performing against the world’s strongest currencies.

It’s a snapshot of power, pressure, and reality.
And today, the numbers speak loudly.

The Big Picture: Peso Weakens, Dollar Dominates

The Philippine peso continues to feel the pressure, settling at ₱58.835 per US dollar — a rate that reminds us how global uncertainty, oil prices, and geopolitical tensions ripple straight into our wallets.

For OFWs, this means higher remittances in peso value.
For importers, it’s a heavier burden.

But the full story unfolds when we compare the peso against the world’s top currencies.

TOP 15 CURRENCIES VS PHP — What’s Happening Today (Nov 27, 2025)

Below is a simple, emotional breakdown — so every Filipino understands where we stand.

1. 🇺🇸 US Dollar (USD) – ₱58.83

The king remains king.
The dollar stays strong, and the peso continues to bend under global pressures.

2. 🇯🇵 Japanese Yen (JPY) – ₱0.376

The yen stays weak globally, but still one of Asia’s safe havens.
Good news for travelers, tough for Japanese exporters.

3. 🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP) – ₱77.92

The pound is soaring.
One of the world’s strongest currencies — and it shows.

4. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) – ₱7.56

Pegged to the USD, HKD follows American strength.
Stable, solid, unwavering.

5. 🇨🇭 Swiss Franc (CHF) – ₱73.17

The “safe-haven currency.”
Whenever the world panics, investors run to the franc — and push it up.

6. 🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar (CAD) – ₱41.89

Oil prices keep CAD bouncing.
Strong oil? Stronger CAD.

7. 🇸🇬 Singapore Dollar (SGD) – ₱45.35

Asia’s powerhouse currency.
Stable, respected, and consistently stronger than the peso.

8. 🇦🇺 Australian Dollar (AUD) – ₱38.33

Australia’s economy stays resilient — keeping the AUD firm.

9. 🇧🇭 Bahraini Dinar (BHD) – ₱156.11

One of the world’s most expensive currencies.
OFWs there feel this strength every payday.

10. 🇰🇼 Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) – N/A

No updated data today — but usually the world’s strongest currency.

11. 🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal (SAR) – ₱15.68

Crucial for millions of OFWs.
Strong oil = steady Riyal.

12. 🇧🇳 Brunei Dollar (BND) – ₱45.18

Moves closely with the Singapore dollar — strong and steady.

13. 🇮🇩 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) – ₱0.0035

Both peso and rupiah face similar challenges as developing economies.

14. 🇹🇭 Thai Baht (THB) – ₱1.82

Tourism boosts the baht — keeping it firm.

15. 🇦🇪 UAE Dirham (AED) – ₱16.02

A lifeline for Filipinos in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Stable, consistent, reliable.

BONUS: The Euro Today

🇪🇺 Euro (EUR) – ₱68.23

The euro continues to strengthen — lifted by Europe’s gradual economic recovery.

Where the Peso Stands Today

📌 BSP Buying Rate: ₱58.600
📌 BSP Selling Rate: ₱59.100
📌 BSP Reference Rate: ₱58.850
📌 PDS Closing Rate (Nov 26, 2025): ₱58.840

Gold and silver also saw strong prices, signaling global investors’ hunger for safety.

THE EMOTIONAL REALITY BEHIND TODAY’S RATES

Behind every exchange rate, there’s a story:

• A mother budgeting groceries

• An OFW hoping remittances stretch further

• A business owner praying for cheaper imports

• A student dreaming of studying abroad

• A family planning a long-delayed trip

The peso’s struggle affects all of us — from the barangay to the boardroom.