Philippine Peso Exchange Rates: April 21, 2025

Have you ever wondered why $1 in the U.S. is worth a lot more than a coin from another country? Or why people talk about the “exchange rate”? 🏦

Well, every country has its own kind of money, and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) (that’s the Philippines’ main money bank!) checks how much those currencies are worth compared to the Philippine Peso. 💰

On April 21, 2025, here’s what the BSP shared about the top 15 currencies — and we’ll explain it so that even kids like you can understand! ✨

🏆 Top 15 Currencies and What’s Happening with Them (Explained Simply):

1. 🇺🇸 United States – Dollar (USD)

   • 1 US Dollar = ₱56.64

   • Still super strong! This is the money many people trust around the world.

2. 🇯🇵 Japan – Yen (JPY)

   • 1 Yen = ₱0.40

   • Japanese money is very small in value, but don’t worry—they use lots of yen to buy things!

3. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Pound (GBP)

   • 1 Pound = ₱75.33

   • This is one of the most expensive currencies! Super powerful money!

4. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong – Dollar (HKD)

   • 1 HK Dollar = ₱7.29

   • It’s smaller than the US dollar, but still strong in Asia.

5. 🇨🇭 Switzerland – Franc (CHF)

   • 1 Franc = ₱69.49

   • The Swiss Franc is strong and stable, just like Swiss chocolate! 🍫

6. 🇨🇦 Canada – Dollar (CAD)

   • 1 Canadian Dollar = ₱40.89

   • Canada’s money is colorful and also pretty strong.

7. 🇸🇬 Singapore – Dollar (SGD)

   • 1 Singapore Dollar = ₱43.21

   • Known as one of Asia’s strongest currencies.

8. 🇦🇺 Australia – Dollar (AUD)

   • 1 Aussie Dollar = ₱36.12

   • Used for trade and travel down under 🐨

9. 🇧🇭 Bahrain – Dinar (BHD)

   • 1 Dinar = ₱150.26

   • 😲 Whoa! One of the most valuable! Just ONE Dinar is worth a lot in pesos.

10. 🇰🇼 Kuwait – Dinar (KWD)

• 😕 No update today. BSP didn’t show this one.

11. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – Riyal (SAR)

• 1 Riyal = ₱15.10

• Many Filipino workers send this home to their families.

12. 🇧🇳 Brunei – Dollar (BND)

• 1 Brunei Dollar = ₱43.04

• Same value as Singapore’s dollar!

13. 🇮🇩 Indonesia – Rupiah (IDR)

• 1 Rupiah = ₱0.0033

• Super tiny value, but don’t worry—people use big numbers when they shop there!

14. 🇹🇭 Thailand – Baht (THB)

• 1 Baht = ₱1.70

• Very close in value to the peso, so easy for tourists!

15. 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates – Dirham (AED)

• 1 Dirham = ₱15.42

• A favorite for OFWs working in Dubai and nearby!

💡 So… Why Does This Matter?

These exchange rates tell us how much foreign money is worth when traded with Philippine pesos. People use this for traveling, sending money, buying goods, or even investing.

The BSP also tracks gold and silver prices. And guess what? Right now, gold is worth $3,353.55 and silver is $32.60 per ounce! That’s why your jewelry can be very valuable! ✨💍

🏁 Final Thoughts

Now you know that money isn’t the same in every country! Some are strong 💪, others are small 💸, but each has its own role in the world.