Have you ever wondered why $1 in America is worth more than ₱1 in the Philippines? Or why some countries like Kuwait or Bahrain have money that can buy more than most others? 🤔
Well, every day, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) tells us how much money from different countries is worth if you exchange it for Philippine pesos. Let’s look at the top 15 most talked-about currencies today and see what’s happening as of June 17, 2025:
🏦 What’s Up with the Top 15 Currencies Today?
Here’s what each currency is worth when exchanged for ₱1 Philippine peso (this means how many pesos you’ll need to get 1 unit of that foreign currency):
1. 🇺🇸 United States Dollar (USD)
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1 USD = ₱56.44
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The US dollar is still one of the strongest and most powerful currencies. That’s why it takes over ₱56 to get just $1!
2. 🇯🇵 Japanese Yen (JPY)
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1 JPY = ₱0.39
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The yen is smaller in value compared to other currencies, but Japan is a very rich country. You’ll need about 3 yen just to get ₱1.
3. 🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP)
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1 GBP = ₱76.65
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One of the highest-valued currencies. The pound is very strong! You need almost ₱77 to get just £1.
4. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
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1 HKD = ₱7.19
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Hong Kong’s money is stronger than the peso, but not as strong as the US or UK. You’ll need ₱7 to get HK$1.
5. 🇨🇭 Swiss Franc (CHF)
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1 CHF = ₱69.33
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Switzerland is known for its banks and chocolates—and its money is strong, too! One franc costs almost ₱70.
6. 🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
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1 CAD = ₱41.59
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Canada’s money is worth about ₱41, which is still much stronger than our peso.
7. 🇸🇬 Singapore Dollar (SGD)
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1 SGD = ₱44.09
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Singapore may be small, but their currency is strong and stable. You’ll need over ₱44 to get $1 SGD.
8. 🇦🇺 Australian Dollar (AUD)
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1 AUD = ₱36.83
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Australia’s dollar has dropped a little but is still strong. You need nearly ₱37 for A$1.
9. 🇧🇭 Bahrain Dinar (BHD)
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1 BHD = ₱149.71
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This is one of the most expensive currencies in the world! One dinar from Bahrain equals ₱149.71. That’s a lot!
10. 🇰🇼 Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
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❌ No data available today from BSP.
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But usually, this is the most expensive currency globally. So strong that ₱150+ may be needed for just KD1.
11. 🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal (SAR)
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1 SAR = ₱15.04
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Many OFWs in Saudi Arabia send money in riyals. Each riyal is about ₱15, helpful for families back home.
12. 🇧🇳 Brunei Dollar (BND)
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1 BND = ₱43.92
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Brunei’s currency is about the same value as Singapore’s, and both countries have strong economies.
13. 🇮🇩 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
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1 IDR = ₱0.0035
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This is one of the smallest valued currencies. You’d need nearly 286 rupiah to equal just ₱1.
14. 🇹🇭 Thai Baht (THB)
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1 THB = ₱1.74
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Thailand’s baht is doing well. It takes a little over ₱1.70 to get 1 baht.
15. 🇦🇪 UAE Dirham (AED)
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1 AED = ₱15.37
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The UAE is home to many Filipino workers. Each dirham they send is worth over ₱15.
💡 What’s the Big Picture?
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💸 Some currencies are super strong (like the British pound or Bahraini dinar) because their countries have big economies or lots of oil.
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🏦 The Philippine Peso is weaker against many big currencies, which means imported goods cost more, but OFWs earn more when they send money back home.
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📉 Currencies like the Indonesian Rupiah or Japanese Yen are smaller in value, but that doesn’t always mean the country is poor—it just means they use different pricing systems.
📞 Want to Know More?
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) updates these exchange rates every day. You can check their website or contact hotline 1343 for more info. And if you’re sending or receiving money from abroad—this list tells you exactly how much it’s worth!
