Have you ever wondered how much the money from other countries is worth in Philippine Pesos (₱)? Or why some currencies are super strong while others are worth just a few centavos?
Let’s break it down in a fun and simple way by looking at the top 15 currencies based on the latest report from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as of July 8, 2025! 🏦💸
🇺🇸 1. US Dollar (USD)
💵 1 USD = ₱56.59
The US dollar is one of the strongest and most powerful currencies. It’s used worldwide for trade and savings. Almost everything is measured against the dollar!
🇯🇵 2. Japanese Yen (JPY)
💴 1 JPY = ₱0.39
The yen may sound big in numbers, but it’s actually quite low in value per unit. You need more yen to equal 1 peso—but Japan still has a strong economy!
🇬🇧 3. British Pound (GBP)
💷 1 GBP = ₱77.00
Wow! The British pound is even stronger than the US dollar. It’s one of the oldest currencies and still packs a punch today.
🇭🇰 4. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
💲1 HKD = ₱7.21
Used in Hong Kong, this currency is tied closely to the US dollar, which keeps its value pretty stable and strong.
🇨🇭 5. Swiss Franc (CHF)
1 CHF = ₱70.94
The Swiss franc is known as one of the world’s most stable currencies. Switzerland is a rich country, and people trust its banks a lot!
🇨🇦 6. Canadian Dollar (CAD)
1 CAD = ₱41.36
Canada’s currency is strong too. Many Filipinos working in Canada send money home using this!
🇸🇬 7. Singapore Dollar (SGD)
1 SGD = ₱44.24
Singapore’s small, but its currency is powerful! It’s one of the richest countries in Asia, and the Singapore Dollar shows it.
🇦🇺 8. Australian Dollar (AUD)
1 AUD = ₱36.73
Australia is a big country with lots of natural resources, and its currency is used a lot in the Asia-Pacific region.
🇧🇭 9. Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
1 BHD = ₱150.17
WHOA! This is the most valuable currency in the list—even more than the pound or dollar! Why? Because Bahrain keeps their money very strong, and it’s used in oil-rich areas.
❌ 10. Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
No current data.
But usually, the Kuwaiti dinar is the strongest currency in the world. If updated, it would likely be even higher than Bahrain’s!
🇸🇦 11. Saudi Riyal (SAR)
1 SAR = ₱15.09
A lot of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) are in Saudi Arabia, so this currency is very important to many Filipino families.
🇧🇳 12. Brunei Dollar (BND)
1 BND = ₱44.07
Brunei may be small, but its money is equal to the Singapore dollar, and they even use each other’s cash!
🇮🇩 13. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
1 IDR = ₱0.0035
You need hundreds or thousands of rupiahs to match 1 peso. That’s because Indonesia prints very high numbers on their bills.
🇹🇭 14. Thai Baht (THB)
1 THB = ₱1.73
Thailand’s currency isn’t super high, but it’s steady and trusted in Southeast Asia.
🇦🇪 15. UAE Dirham (AED)
1 AED = ₱15.41
Just like the Riyal, this is very familiar to OFWs in the UAE. It’s quite strong and used a lot in remittances to the Philippines.
💡 So, what does this all mean?
✔️ The US dollar, British pound, and Swiss franc are strong because they are trusted and used worldwide.
✔️ The Bahraini dinar is shockingly high because of oil wealth and tight currency control.
✔️ Currencies like the yen or rupiah may look like a lot in numbers, but they’re actually worth less per unit.
🔁 Bonus: What’s the Peso’s Real Value?
As of July 8, 2025:
-
Buying Rate: ₱56.45 per USD
-
Selling Rate: ₱56.95 per USD
-
Official Reference Rate: ₱56.70
This means the peso is slightly weaker now compared to earlier years, so imported goods may cost more.
