Let’s explore what’s happening to the value of different countries’ money and how much they’re worth in Philippine Pesos as of June 13, 2025!
💸 What is an Exchange Rate?
An exchange rate tells you how much one country’s money is worth in another country. Like, how many Philippine Pesos (₱) do you need to buy 1 US dollar (USD)? Or how many Pesos to get 1 Japanese Yen (JPY)?
Now let’s check out what the top 15 most used or watched currencies are doing today — and what they mean for people like travelers, online shoppers, and OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers)!
🌍 Top 15 Currencies and What They’re Worth in Pesos Today
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🇺🇸 US Dollar (USD)
➡️ 1 USD = ₱55.86
The US dollar is still strong. Many people watch this closely because most global trades use dollars. -
🇯🇵 Japanese Yen (JPY)
➡️ 1 JPY = ₱0.39
The yen is much weaker than the peso, but it’s okay! Japan’s economy works differently — and this helps boost their exports. -
🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP)
➡️ 1 GBP = ₱76.09
Whoa! The pound is one of the strongest currencies. It’s worth more than a US dollar. -
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
➡️ 1 HKD = ₱7.12
A bit stronger than the peso, but not too high. -
🇨🇭 Swiss Franc (CHF)
➡️ 1 CHF = ₱68.92
Switzerland’s money is also very strong — known for being very stable! -
🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
➡️ 1 CAD = ₱41.05
Many OFWs in Canada send money home, so people watch this rate closely. -
🇸🇬 Singapore Dollar (SGD)
➡️ 1 SGD = ₱43.69
Strong economy, small country! The Singapore dollar is valuable. -
🇦🇺 Australian Dollar (AUD)
➡️ 1 AUD = ₱36.47
Australia is another favorite place for OFWs — this rate affects remittances. -
🇧🇭 Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
➡️ 1 BHD = ₱148.14
😲 Super strong! One of the highest valued currencies in the world. -
🇰🇼 Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
➡️ No data shown today, but usually even higher than Bahrain’s! -
🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal (SAR)
➡️ 1 SAR = ₱14.89
Thousands of Filipinos work in Saudi Arabia, so this currency is important to many families. -
🇧🇳 Brunei Dollar (BND)
➡️ 1 BND = ₱43.52
Almost the same value as Singapore’s money. These two use similar systems! -
🇮🇩 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
➡️ 1 IDR = ₱0.0035
This looks really small, but in Indonesia, things cost more rupiah to buy. It’s normal there. -
🇹🇭 Thai Baht (THB)
➡️ 1 THB = ₱1.73
A little stronger than the peso. Popular with Filipino tourists too! -
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham (AED)
➡️ 1 AED = ₱15.21
A favorite destination for OFWs, and many families depend on this exchange rate.
🧐 So, Why Do These Rates Change?
💬 Exchange rates go up and down depending on how a country’s economy is doing, how much people want that currency, and what’s happening in the world — like wars, elections, or business deals.
📲 Final Fun Fact:
Did you know the Euro (€) is worth ₱64.73 right now? That’s more than a dollar! The Euro is used in many countries in Europe.