If you’ve ever traveled or thought about exchanging money, you know that every country has its own currency. But do you know how much these currencies are worth when compared to the Philippine Peso (PHP)? Let’s take a closer look!
1. United States Dollar (USD)
The US Dollar is worth 55.54 PHP. This means if you exchange 1 US Dollar, you’ll get 55.54 pesos in return. It’s a very common currency used worldwide.
2. Japanese Yen (JPY)
In Japan, 1 Japanese Yen is only worth about 0.39 PHP. It takes many more Yen to equal 1 Philippine Peso.
3. British Pound (GBP)
The British Pound is quite strong. For 1 British Pound, you would get 73.86 PHP. It’s one of the most expensive currencies compared to the peso.
4. Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
In Hong Kong, 1 Hong Kong Dollar equals about 7.17 PHP. If you travel there, you’ll find the HKD worth less than the USD.
5. Swiss Franc (CHF)
The Swiss Franc is valued at 67.51 PHP for 1 Franc. Switzerland is known for its strong economy and banking system.
6. Canadian Dollar (CAD)
The Canadian Dollar is worth 40.18 PHP. If you go to Canada, you’ll see that the exchange rate is similar to the Australian Dollar.
7. Singapore Dollar (SGD)
In Singapore, 1 Singapore Dollar is worth 43.09 PHP. It’s a very strong currency, as Singapore is a rich country.
8. Australian Dollar (AUD)
For every Australian Dollar, you get 35.90 PHP. Australia is another place where you’ll find a strong currency compared to the Peso.
9. Bahrain Dinar (BHD)
The Bahrain Dinar is one of the most valuable currencies. 1 Dinar equals about 147.37 PHP, which makes it stronger than most others.
10. Kuwait Dinar (KWD)
Kuwait’s Dinar is so valuable that it’s not even listed directly in the comparison, but it’s one of the most expensive in the world!
11. Saudi Riyal (SAR)
In Saudi Arabia, 1 Riyal equals 14.81 PHP. If you’re planning to visit, you’ll find the Riyal is worth a lot compared to the Peso.
12. Brunei Dollar (BND)
The Brunei Dollar is worth about 42.92 PHP for 1 dollar, which is almost similar to the Singapore Dollar.
13. Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
In Indonesia, their currency, the Rupiah, is quite small in value. For 1 Rupiah, you get only 0.0034 PHP!
14. Thai Baht (THB)
For every Thai Baht, you get 1.69 PHP. Thailand is a popular travel destination with a fairly low-cost currency compared to the US Dollar or Euro.
15. United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Lastly, the Dirham from the UAE is worth about 15.12 PHP for 1 Dirham. The UAE is another wealthy country with a strong currency.
Why Does This Matter?
Understanding exchange rates is important if you’re traveling, shopping internationally, or even thinking about saving money. If the Peso is strong, you get more value for your money when buying foreign goods. But if the Peso is weaker, it may cost more to buy things from other countries.
