Have you ever wondered why your money is worth more or less depending on which country you’re in? Let’s explore the latest exchange rates and what they mean for the top 15 currencies used by Filipinos and the world — in a way that even a kid can understand! 💸🌍
📌 What Is an Exchange Rate?
An exchange rate tells us how much one country’s money is worth compared to another. Today, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its official exchange rate bulletin for June 30, 2025. It helps us know how strong or weak the Philippine Peso (₱) is against other currencies.
🔍 Top 15 Currencies and What They Mean Today:
Let’s break down each one so it’s super easy to understand.
1. 🇺🇸 United States Dollar (USD) – ₱56.58
This is the most powerful currency in the world. If you have $1, it’s worth ₱56.58 today. That means your peso is weaker, and you need more pesos to buy 1 dollar.
What it means: It’s more expensive to buy US goods or travel to the US.
2. 🇯🇵 Japanese Yen (JPY) – ₱0.39
The yen is a small-value currency, so ₱1 can get you almost 2.5 yen.
What it means: Japan’s money is lower in value per unit, but they use a lot of yen in prices.
3. 🇬🇧 British Pound (GBP) – ₱77.68
Whoa! That’s super high! The British pound is one of the most expensive currencies in the world.
What it means: ₱77.68 equals just £1. The peso is much weaker here.
4. 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) – ₱7.21
A Hong Kong dollar is smaller than a US dollar, but still stronger than the peso.
What it means: You need more pesos to buy just one HK dollar.
5. 🇨🇭 Swiss Franc (CHF) – ₱70.87
Switzerland’s money is super strong. It’s even stronger than the euro!
What it means: ₱70+ for just 1 franc. Travel or chocolate from Switzerland = expensive!
6. 🇨🇦 Canadian Dollar (CAD) – ₱41.34
Canada’s dollar is less than the US dollar but still stronger than the peso.
What it means: You need ₱41 to get just 1 Canadian dollar.
7. 🇸🇬 Singapore Dollar (SGD) – ₱44.35
Singapore’s money is strong and stable, especially in Asia.
What it means: Traveling there needs lots of pesos!
8. 🇦🇺 Australian Dollar (AUD) – ₱36.99
Australia’s currency is a bit weaker than Singapore’s, but still way above the peso.
What it means: Filipino workers in Australia still send strong remittances home!
9. 🇧🇭 Bahraini Dinar (BHD) – ₱150.04
😱 This is the most powerful currency on the list! 1 dinar is worth ₱150!
What it means: OFWs in Bahrain are earning a lot in peso value!
10. 🇰🇼 Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) – N/A
Oops! No exchange rate was given today. Maybe it wasn’t available yet.
11. 🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal (SAR) – ₱15.09
Many OFWs work in Saudi Arabia. Each riyal they send home is still strong.
What it means: Riyal is stable and valuable for families in PH.
12. 🇧🇳 Brunei Dollar (BND) – ₱44.18
Brunei’s dollar is almost the same as Singapore’s dollar.
What it means: Your peso needs help catching up!
13. 🇮🇩 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) – ₱0.0035
Tiny! Their money has a lot of zeroes. That’s because it’s worth very little per unit.
What it means: ₱1 gets you about 286 rupiah!
14. 🇹🇭 Thai Baht (THB) – ₱1.74
Thailand’s baht is close to the peso in value, but still a bit stronger.
What it means: ₱100 gets you about 57 baht.
15. 🇦🇪 UAE Dirham (AED) – ₱15.41
Many Filipinos in Dubai earn in dirhams. Each dirham is powerful compared to pesos.
What it means: A good exchange rate for OFWs sending money home.
📊 So What’s Really Happening?
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The Philippine peso is weaker compared to most top currencies.
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That means imported goods, travel, and foreign studies are more expensive.
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But for OFWs, their salaries abroad are worth more in pesos, which is good when sending money to families in the Philippines.
