Have you ever wondered what happens when you exchange your money for other currencies from around the world? Here’s a fun way to understand how the top 15 currencies compare with the Philippine Peso (PHP) and the US Dollar (USD). The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) updates these exchange rates regularly, and here’s what’s going on as of April 8, 2025!
1. United States Dollar (USD) – The Most Traded Currency 🌎
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1 USD = 57.2970 PHP
The US Dollar is the world’s most common currency, and it’s worth more than the Philippine Peso. For example, if you wanted to exchange 1 US Dollar, you’d get around 57.30 pesos.
2. Japanese Yen (JPY) – What’s the Value of Yen in PHP? 🇯🇵
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1 JPY = 0.3879 PHP
The Japanese Yen is much weaker than the US Dollar. So, 1 Japanese Yen is only worth about 0.39 pesos. Even though Japan’s economy is strong, their currency is smaller in value compared to others.
3. United Kingdom Pound (GBP) – A Strong Currency 🏴
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1 GBP = 72.9334 PHP
The Pound from the United Kingdom is a strong currency! 1 British Pound can get you 72.93 pesos, so it’s worth more than both the US Dollar and the Peso.
4. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) – A Popular Currency in Asia 🇭🇰
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1 HKD = 7.3763 PHP
The Hong Kong Dollar is not as strong as the US Dollar, but still, 1 HK Dollar can give you 7.38 pesos.
5. Swiss Franc (CHF) – The Strong Swiss Money 🇨🇭
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1 CHF = 66.6554 PHP
Switzerland’s Swiss Franc is strong! If you exchange 1 Swiss Franc, you’ll get about 66.66 pesos.
6. Canadian Dollar (CAD) – A Close Neighbor to the US 🇨🇦
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1 CAD = 40.2366 PHP
The Canadian Dollar is worth a little less than the US Dollar, but 1 Canadian Dollar will still get you around 40.24 pesos.
7. Singapore Dollar (SGD) – A Leading Currency in Asia 🇸🇬
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1 SGD = 42.3732 PHP
The Singapore Dollar is worth more than the Canadian Dollar, but still not as much as the Pound or Dollar. 1 SGD equals 42.37 pesos.
8. Australian Dollar (AUD) – The Currency Down Under 🇦🇺
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1 AUD = 34.3037 PHP
The Australian Dollar has a middle-range value compared to others. 1 Australian Dollar is worth 34.30 pesos.
9. Bahrain Dinar (BHD) – Very Strong Currency in the Middle East 🇧🇭
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1 BHD = 152.0137 PHP
The Bahrain Dinar is one of the strongest currencies in the world! 1 Bahraini Dinar can get you 152.01 pesos. It’s much stronger than the US Dollar.
10. Kuwait Dinar (KWD) – The Strongest in the World 🇰🇼
Unfortunately, we don’t have the exact rate right now, but Kuwait’s Dinar is often the strongest currency in the world, worth even more than the Bahrain Dinar!
11. Saudi Riyal (SAR) – A Currency of the Middle East 🇸🇦
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1 SAR = 15.2613 PHP
The Saudi Riyal is worth much less than the US Dollar but still holds value in global trading. 1 Riyal equals about 15.26 pesos.
12. Brunei Dollar (BND) – Another Strong Currency from Southeast Asia 🇧🇳
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1 BND = 42.2171 PHP
The Brunei Dollar is almost the same value as the Singapore Dollar, worth 42.22 pesos for every 1 Brunei Dollar.
13. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) – A Very Low-Value Currency 🇮🇩
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1 IDR = 0.0034 PHP
The Indonesian Rupiah is worth very little compared to the US Dollar. 1 Indonesian Rupiah is just 0.0034 pesos!
14. Thai Baht (THB) – A Popular Currency in Southeast Asia 🇹🇭
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1 THB = 1.6503 PHP
The Thai Baht is also a widely used currency in Asia, with 1 Thai Baht equal to 1.65 pesos.
15. United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) – Currency of the UAE 🇦🇪
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1 AED = 15.6008 PHP
The UAE Dirham is worth a little more than the Saudi Riyal, with 1 Dirham giving you about 15.60 pesos.
Why Does This Matter?
Knowing the value of different currencies helps us understand how strong or weak a country’s money is compared to others. So when you travel or trade with different countries, knowing these rates can help you figure out how much you’re really spending or getting in return.
If you want to exchange money for travel or business, it’s always good to check how much your Pesos can get you in other countries!
Where Can You Check These Rates?
You can always visit the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the latest exchange rates, like the ones above! It’s important to stay updated, especially if you want to make good deals with money in different countries. 🌍💵
