Based on BSP Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin dated December 10, 2025.
Some mornings, people don’t check the weather first.
They check the peso.
Because one small move in the exchange rate can mean a bigger grocery bill… a more expensive online order… or a smaller remittance left at the end of the month.
Today, here’s what the numbers are saying—clearly and simply—using the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reference rates.
What’s happening (in plain words)
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The US Dollar remains the main “baseline” most people compare everything to—and the peso is priced against it at ₱59.139 per $1 (BSP reference table).
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Currencies like the British Pound, Swiss Franc, and Gulf dinars stay expensive versus the peso—usually because of stronger demand, economic stability, or fixed/managed currency systems.
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Asian currencies like the Japanese Yen remain far cheaper per unit (because the yen is measured in smaller units—like centavos vs pesos).
Top 15 Currencies: PHP Value per 1 Unit (BSP Reference)
Here’s the simple “how much pesos you need” view:
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USD (US Dollar): ₱59.1390
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JPY (Japanese Yen): ₱0.3770
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GBP (UK Pound): ₱78.6490
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HKD (Hong Kong Dollar): ₱7.5994
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CHF (Swiss Franc): ₱73.3644
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CAD (Canadian Dollar): ₱42.7120
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SGD (Singapore Dollar): ₱45.5968
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AUD (Australian Dollar): ₱39.2683
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BHD (Bahrain Dinar): ₱156.9007
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KWD (Kuwait Dinar): N/A (not provided in the bulletin)
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SAR (Saudi Riyal): ₱15.7607
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BND (Brunei Dollar): ₱45.4216
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IDR (Indonesian Rupiah): ₱0.0035
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THB (Thai Baht): ₱1.8586
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AED (UAE Dirham): ₱16.1028
Quick takeaways you can feel
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Most expensive on the list: Bahrain Dinar (₱156.9007) — this hits hard if you’re sending money or traveling.
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Strong “premium” currencies: GBP (₱78.6490) and CHF (₱73.3644) — usually a sign of strong demand and global confidence.
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Common OFW corridors:
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UAE Dirham (₱16.1028)
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Saudi Riyal (₱15.7607)
These matter weekly for families waiting on remittances.
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BSP headline rates (for context)
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BSP Buying Rate (T/T): ₱58.950
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BSP Selling Rate (T/T): ₱59.450
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BSP Reference Rate: ₱59.200
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PDS Closing Rate (09-Dec-2025): ₱59.220