Have you ever wondered how much our money is really worth in other countries? Or why your favorite imported toy, gadget, or snack suddenly becomes more expensive? It all has to do with something called foreign exchange rates—and today, there’s some money drama unfolding!
According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on June 25, 2025, the Philippine peso (₱) is now exchanging at ₱56.98 per 1 U.S. dollar. That means we need almost ₱57 just to get 1 dollar! But guess what? Other currencies are also moving up and down—and some are way more powerful than our peso.
Let’s break down the Top 15 most talked-about currencies today and what they’re worth compared to the Philippine peso.
📊 Top 15 Currencies Today: Who’s Up, Who’s Down?
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🇺🇸 U.S. Dollar (USD)
➤ 1 USD = ₱56.98
✅ Still the most powerful and stable vs. peso. -
🇯🇵 Japanese Yen (JPY)
➤ 1 JPY = ₱0.39
🔽 A single yen is weak compared to our peso, but it’s still important for trade. -
🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP)
➤ 1 GBP = ₱77.60
💥 Very strong! Almost ₱78 for 1 pound. -
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
➤ 1 HKD = ₱7.26
🔁 Slightly stable, but more expensive than before. -
🇨🇭 Swiss Franc (CHF)
➤ 1 CHF = ₱70.77
💪 Gaining strength—used in banking hubs! -
🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
➤ 1 CAD = ₱41.54
🧊 Still holding strong. -
🇸🇬 Singapore Dollar (SGD)
➤ 1 SGD = ₱44.53
🔼 Doing well! Higher than Canadian dollar. -
🇦🇺 Australian Dollar (AUD)
➤ 1 AUD = ₱36.98
📉 Slight dip, but still stable. -
🇧🇭 Bahrain Dinar (BHD)
➤ 1 BHD = ₱151.14
🤑 Whoa! The most expensive currency here! -
🇰🇼 Kuwait Dinar (KWD)
❌ No data today—but it’s usually one of the strongest. -
🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal (SAR)
➤ 1 SAR = ₱15.19
👷 Important for OFWs in the Middle East. -
🇧🇳 Brunei Dollar (BND)
➤ 1 BND = ₱44.36
✈️ Matches closely with Singapore’s dollar. -
🇮🇩 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
➤ 1 IDR = ₱0.0035
⚠️ Super low in value, but used a lot in trade. -
🇹🇭 Thai Baht (THB)
➤ 1 THB = ₱1.75
🛫 Popular for travel—holding steady. -
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham (AED)
➤ 1 AED = ₱15.52
💼 Important for Pinoys working in Dubai.
💱 What Does This All Mean?
✅ If a currency gets stronger, it means it can buy more things abroad.
❌ If it gets weaker, you need more of it to buy the same thing.
📉 Today, the Philippine peso is a bit weaker, especially against big currencies like the US dollar, British pound, and Swiss franc. That means imported goods could become more expensive for us!
🏦 Bonus Fact: Why Are Exchange Rates Changing?
Because of:
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World events 🌍
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Government policies 💼
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Interest rates 📈
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War or peace 🤝💣
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Investor confidence 😟 or 😄
🔍 Watch Out!
The Bangko Sentral is also watching gold, silver, and something called the SDR rate, which is used in global banking. Today, gold is at $3,326.10, and silver is at $35.90 per unit.
📣 In simple words:
The peso is having a rough day, and other currencies are taking the lead. So if you’re traveling, shopping online, or sending money abroad—know your rates and watch the news!
