Philippine Peso Exchange Rates: MAY 27, 2025

Have you ever wondered why some money is worth more than others? 🤔 Like, why do you need so many Japanese yen to match one U.S. dollar? Or why the British pound seems so strong? Let’s look at the top 15 currencies in the world today and how they compare to our Philippine peso — all based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas exchange rates as of May 27, 2025.

Here’s what’s happening:

💵 1. US Dollar (USD)

• 💰 1 USD = ₱55.28

• The U.S. dollar is strong and very common. It’s the main money used for trading between countries.

💴 2. Japanese Yen (JPY)

• 💰 1 JPY = ₱0.39

• You need more yen to match a dollar because it has a lower value per piece.

💷 3. British Pound (GBP)

• 💰 1 GBP = ₱74.98

• One of the most valuable currencies today. It’s worth more than a dollar!

🇭🇰 4. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

• 💰 1 HKD = ₱7.05

• It’s used in Hong Kong and is stronger than the peso, but less than the US dollar.

🇨🇭 5. Swiss Franc (CHF)

• 💰 1 CHF = ₱67.46

• Switzerland’s money is very strong. People trust it because their economy is stable.

🇨🇦 6. Canadian Dollar (CAD)

• 💰 1 CAD = ₱40.25

• Canada’s dollar is doing okay and is still higher than the peso.

🇸🇬 7. Singapore Dollar (SGD)

• 💰 1 SGD = ₱43.05

• Singapore’s economy is powerful, and their money reflects that!

🇦🇺 8. Australian Dollar (AUD)

• 💰 1 AUD = ₱35.86

• Aussie dollars are used in a big country with lots of exports.

🇧🇭 9. Bahrain Dinar (BHD)

• 💰 1 BHD = ₱146.63

• Whoa! This is the highest among the list. One dinar is worth more than two U.S. dollars!

🇰🇼 10. Kuwait Dinar (KWD)

• ❌ Not available today. Rates weren’t listed.

🇸🇦 11. Saudi Riyal (SAR)

• 💰 1 SAR = ₱14.74

• Many OFWs in Saudi Arabia earn in this currency.

🇧🇳 12. Brunei Dollar (BND)

• 💰 1 BND = ₱42.88

• Brunei’s money is almost the same as Singapore’s!

🇮🇩 13. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

• 💰 1 IDR = ₱0.0034

• This currency has a very low value per unit, so you need a lot of rupiah to buy something.

🇹🇭 14. Thai Baht (THB)

• 💰 1 THB = ₱1.70

• Thailand’s money is stronger than the peso, but not as much as others.

🇦🇪 15. UAE Dirham (AED)

• 💰 1 AED = ₱15.05

• Many Filipinos working in Dubai get paid in Dirhams, and it’s a solid currency.

📘 What Do These Numbers Mean?

• If the number is high, like the British Pound, that means it takes a lot of pesos to equal 1 unit of that currency — so it’s strong.

• If the number is low, like the Japanese Yen, it’s weaker compared to the peso.

📢 Bonus Terms You Should Know:

• 🏦 BSP Buying Rate (₱55.15) – What the bank uses when buying dollars.

• 🏦 BSP Selling Rate (₱55.65) – What the bank uses when selling dollars.

• 💰 Gold Price Today – $3,346 per ounce. That’s a lot!

• 💿 Silver Price Today – $33.40 per ounce.

🧠 Fun Fact:

Some currencies are powerful not just because of money, but because of how strong and trusted a country’s economy is.