Did you know that the value of different currencies changes all the time? And depending on where you are, the amount of money you have in your pocket could be worth more or less in another country! Let’s take a look at how some of the most popular currencies stack up against the Philippine Peso (PHP) today, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). 🏦
What’s happening with the world’s top currencies?
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U.S. Dollar (USD): 1 USD = 55.71 PHP 💵
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Japanese Yen (JPY): 100 JPY = 39.11 PHP 🇯🇵
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British Pound (GBP): 1 GBP = 74.55 PHP 🇬🇧
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Hong Kong Dollar (HKD): 1 HKD = 7.19 PHP 🇭🇰
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Swiss Franc (CHF): 1 CHF = 67.82 PHP 🇨🇭
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Canadian Dollar (CAD): 1 CAD = 40.46 PHP 🇨🇦
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Singapore Dollar (SGD): 1 SGD = 43.27 PHP 🇸🇬
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Australian Dollar (AUD): 1 AUD = 36.16 PHP 🇦🇺
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Bahrain Dinar (BHD): 1 BHD = 147.81 PHP 🇧🇭
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Kuwait Dinar (KWD): This currency doesn’t have an equivalent listed! 🇰🇼
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Saudi Riyal (SAR): 1 SAR = 14.86 PHP 🇸🇦
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Brunei Dollar (BND): 1 BND = 43.11 PHP 🇧🇳
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Indonesian Rupiah (IDR): 1 IDR = 0.0034 PHP 🇮🇩
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Thai Baht (THB): 1 THB = 1.71 PHP 🇹🇭
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United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED): 1 AED = 15.17 PHP 🇦🇪
Now, why is this important? 🤔
The value of these currencies tells us how much one unit of money from each country is worth compared to the Philippine Peso (PHP). This matters when Filipinos travel abroad or even when shopping online from different countries. 📉💡
Fun Fact:
Some currencies, like the Bahrain Dinar, are way stronger than others! For example, 1 Bahrain Dinar equals 147.81 Philippine Pesos, which is a huge difference! 💥
So, next time you travel or make an international purchase, you’ll understand better why prices can vary depending on the country you’re in! 🌎✈️
