MANILA — September 25, 2025. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released its latest Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin, and all eyes are on the Philippine peso as it continues to hover around ₱57.45 per US dollar.
For millions of Filipinos—whether sending money home, paying loans, or running businesses—every shift in the exchange rate matters. Let’s break down the top 15 currencies and what’s happening today:
1. US Dollar (USD) – ₱57.41
The dollar remains the anchor of global trade. At ₱57.41, the peso shows weakness, making imports more expensive but boosting OFW remittances.
2. Japanese Yen (JPY) – ₱0.39
The yen is weak, trading under half a peso. Good news for Filipinos eyeing Japanese goods, but tough for OFWs in Japan.
3. British Pound (GBP) – ₱77.21
The pound is strong, with nearly ₱80 per pound. OFWs in the UK are sending home more valuable remittances.
4. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) – ₱7.38
Steady and reliable. A strong boost for thousands of Filipinos working in Hong Kong.
5. Swiss Franc (CHF) – ₱72.25
Known as a “safe haven,” the franc remains powerful. Filipinos in Switzerland gain more when converting to pesos.
6. Canadian Dollar (CAD) – ₱41.31
Slightly weaker compared to the pound or franc, but still strong. Migration and remittances from Canada continue to give peso support.
7. Singapore Dollar (SGD) – ₱44.56
One of Asia’s strongest currencies. With many Filipinos in Singapore, families here enjoy the favorable exchange.
8. Australian Dollar (AUD) – ₱37.74
Aussie dollar shows moderate strength. OFWs and migrants down under are still getting solid peso value.
9. Bahraini Dinar (BHD) – ₱152.27
One of the world’s highest-valued currencies. Every dinar exchanged means big money for Filipinos in Bahrain.
10. Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) – N/A
Data was unavailable today, but it remains historically the world’s most valuable currency.
11. Saudi Riyal (SAR) – ₱15.31
With over a million Filipinos in Saudi Arabia, the riyal’s steady strength continues to support remittances.
12. Brunei Dollar (BND) – ₱44.39
Almost equal to Singapore’s dollar, showing the country’s solid economy and benefit to Filipinos working there.
13. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) – ₱0.0034
Extremely weak compared to the peso. A reminder of how regional economies can vary sharply.
14. Thai Baht (THB) – ₱1.79
Slightly stronger than regional peers. The baht’s performance shows Thailand’s resilience amid global challenges.
15. UAE Dirham (AED) – ₱15.63
A crucial currency for millions of OFWs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Stronger dirham means more pesos for families back home.
Peso Under Pressure
The BSP reported a buying rate of ₱57.20 and a selling rate of ₱57.70. This highlights a tight trading band, showing the peso’s continuing struggle against the mighty dollar.
Gold prices hit $3,744.60 and silver at $43.90, reflecting investors’ flight to safe assets amid global uncertainty.
What This Means for Filipinos
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OFWs abroad: A weak peso means more pesos for families back home.
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Importers: Businesses buying goods from abroad face higher costs.
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Consumers: Expect pricier imported fuel, food, and technology.
For now, the peso remains under pressure, but remittance-driven households continue to feel some relief.
