Philippine Peso Exchange Rates: MAY 19, 2025

Have you ever wondered how money from different countries stacks up against the Philippine peso? The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) just shared new information about the exchange rates for the top 15 world currencies as of May 19, 2025. Let’s break it down so it’s easy to understand!

What is an Exchange Rate?

An exchange rate tells us how much one country’s money is worth when traded for another country’s money. For example, how many Philippine pesos you get for one U.S. dollar.

Top 15 Currencies and Their Value Compared to the Philippine Peso

1. United States Dollar (USD)

   • 1 USD = 55.59 Philippine pesos

   • The U.S. dollar is the most used currency in the world and very important for trade.

2. Japanese Yen (JPY)

   • 1 JPY = 0.38 Philippine pesos

   • Japan uses yen, and it’s much smaller in value compared to the peso.

3. British Pound (GBP)

   • 1 GBP = 73.84 Philippine pesos

   • The British pound is stronger than the peso and even stronger than the U.S. dollar.

4. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

   • 1 HKD = 7.11 Philippine pesos

   • Used in Hong Kong, it’s worth less than the U.S. dollar but still valuable.

5. Swiss Franc (CHF)

   • 1 CHF = 66.52 Philippine pesos

   • Switzerland’s currency is also strong, like the British pound.

6. Canadian Dollar (CAD)

   • 1 CAD = 39.79 Philippine pesos

   • Canada’s money is worth less than the U.S. dollar but still important.

7. Singapore Dollar (SGD)

   • 1 SGD = 42.78 Philippine pesos

   • Singapore’s money is quite strong and close to the Canadian dollar in value.

8. Australian Dollar (AUD)

   • 1 AUD = 35.59 Philippine pesos

   • Australia uses this dollar, which is a bit less than the Singapore and Canadian dollars.

9. Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

   • 1 BHD = 147.50 Philippine pesos

   • This currency is very strong—much stronger than the peso!

10. Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

    • Data not available here, but it is also one of the strongest currencies in the world.

11. Saudi Riyal (SAR)

    • 1 SAR = 14.82 Philippine pesos

    • Used in Saudi Arabia, worth less than the U.S. dollar but still valuable.

12. Brunei Dollar (BND)

    • 1 BND = 42.62 Philippine pesos

    • Almost the same value as the Singapore dollar.

13. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

    • 1 IDR = 0.0034 Philippine pesos

    • Indonesia’s money is much smaller in value compared to the peso.

14. Thai Baht (THB)

    • 1 THB = 1.67 Philippine pesos

    • Thailand’s currency is less than the peso but still important in Southeast Asia.

15. United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)

    • 1 AED = 15.14 Philippine pesos

    • The UAE’s money is worth quite a bit more than the peso.

What Does This Mean?

• Some countries have stronger money than the Philippine peso, which means 1 unit of their money can buy more pesos.

• Others have smaller value money, so their currency is worth less than a peso.

• This information helps people and businesses know how much their money is worth when they travel or trade with other countries.

Extra Facts

• The Euro (EUR), used by many European countries, equals about 62.15 pesos.

• The Bangko Sentral also shared buying and selling rates of the peso against the U.S. dollar to help banks and money changers.

• There’s also info on gold and silver prices in U.S. dollars.

Why Should You Care?

If your family wants to travel, send money abroad, or buy things from other countries, knowing exchange rates helps you understand how much money you need or will get back. It’s like knowing the value of your money in the world!