Have you ever wondered how much ₱1 Philippine peso is worth when you go to other countries? Like, can it buy you a candy in Japan or a toy in the USA? Let’s break it down and see what’s happening with the top 15 currencies in the world today (based on the latest data from June 11, 2025)!
🇵🇭 What’s This All About?
Each country uses its own money — and every day, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) checks how much other countries’ money is worth when you change it to pesos. This is called the exchange rate.
Let’s look at how strong or weak some of the most used currencies are today vs. the Philippine Peso (₱).
🌟 Top 15 Currencies vs. Philippine Peso (₱)
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🇺🇸 US Dollar (USD)
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💵 1 USD = ₱55.76
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The US dollar is still very strong. You’ll need ₱55.76 to get just 1 dollar!
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🇯🇵 Japanese Yen (JPY)
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💴 1 Yen = ₱0.385
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Not very strong here. For ₱1, you can get almost 3 Yen!
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🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP)
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💷 1 Pound = ₱75.29
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Super strong! You need ₱75 for just one pound!
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🇭🇰 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
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1 HKD = ₱7.10
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Kinda close to the peso. You’ll need about ₱7 for 1 HK dollar.
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🇨🇭 Swiss Franc (CHF)
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1 Franc = ₱67.78
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Almost as strong as the pound. Very valuable!
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🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
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1 CAD = ₱40.79
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Less than the US dollar but still strong!
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🇸🇬 Singapore Dollar (SGD)
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1 SGD = ₱43.35
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Singapore’s money is powerful too!
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🇦🇺 Australian Dollar (AUD)
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1 AUD = ₱36.36
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Cheaper than the Canadian or US dollar.
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🇧🇭 Bahrain Dinar (BHD)
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1 BHD = ₱147.91 😱
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WHOA! One of the strongest currencies! One dinar can buy you a LOT here.
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🇰🇼 Kuwait Dinar (KWD)
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Not available today 😕
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🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal (SAR)
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1 SAR = ₱14.87
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Not too high, but still stronger than a peso.
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🇧🇳 Brunei Dollar (BND)
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1 BND = ₱43.18
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Close to Singapore’s currency value.
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🇮🇩 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
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1 IDR = ₱0.0034
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Very weak! Even ₱1 can get you about 294 Rupiah.
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🇹🇭 Thai Baht (THB)
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1 Baht = ₱1.71
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Almost equal to our peso, but still a bit more expensive.
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🇦🇪 UAE Dirham (AED)
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1 AED = ₱15.18
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Stronger than our peso, but not as strong as the US dollar.
🧠 What Can We Learn From This?
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Some countries have very powerful currencies (like the UK, US, and Bahrain).
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Others, like Indonesia and Thailand, have money that’s closer in value to the peso.
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This exchange rate helps people know how much money they need when traveling, doing business, or sending money home.
💡 Fun Fact!
Bahrain’s money is super strong — almost ₱150 for just 1 Dinar! That’s like trading one slice of cake 🍰 for five!
Want to know which country gives you more value for your peso? Keep an eye on the exchange rates — they change every day!