Historic Philippine peso United States dollar

Philippine peso united states dollar history for May 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.017913 (24/05/2023) and the lowest 0.017979 (24/05/2023). The difference between high and low is -0.37.

PHP USD average rate for May 2023 is 0.01784, the change between 01/05/2023 and 31/05/2023 is +0.88 %.

15 May 20231 PHP = 0.0179 USD
17 May 20231 PHP = 0.0178 USD
24 May 20231 PHP = 0.0179 USD
31 May 20231 PHP = 0.0177 USD

11/09/1970: Introduction of the New Peso

The New Central Bank Act is enacted, leading to the introduction of a new currency called the New Peso, with a conversion rate of 1 New Peso to 2 old pesos.

04/07/1949: Central Bank of the Philippines

The Central Bank of the Philippines is established with the task of issuing and managing the Philippine currency.

20/10/1944: Introduction of the Philippine Liberation Peso

The United States-issued Philippine Liberation Peso is introduced to replace the Japanese-issued currency, serving as a transitional currency.

02/01/1942: Japanese Occupation

During World War II, the Japanese forces occupy the Philippines and introduce the Japanese-issued Philippine peso, known as Mickey Mouse money.

24/12/1933: Introduction of the Commonwealth Peso

The Commonwealth Act No. 265 is passed, creating a new Philippine currency called the Commonwealth Peso to replace the previous Peso.

12/06/1898: Philippine Independence

The Philippines declares independence from Spanish rule, leading to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic and the issuance of new currency.

01/05/1852: Introduction of the Peso

The Spanish colonial government issues the first official currency of the Philippines, known as the Peso, with a conversion rate of 2 Spanish reales to 1 Peso.