Thursday, May 21, 2026

Asian currencies slip, Indonesian rupiah leads fall

USDIDR +0.27% USDKRW +0.77% USDMYR −0.34% USDPHP +0.13% The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0207 GMT. Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 157.110 157.03 -0.05 Sing dlr 1.273 1.2733 +0.02 Taiwan dlr 31.588 31.648 +0.19 Korean won 1473.100 1477.5 +0.30 Baht 32.510 32.45 -0.18 Peso 61.397 61.284 -0.18 Rupiah 17340.000 17305 -0.20 Rupee 91.023 94.91 0.00 Ringgit 3.955 3.967 +0.30 Yuan 6.831 6.843 - Change so far in 2026 Currency Latest bid End 2025 Pct Move Japan yen 157.110 156.650 -0.29 Sing dlr 1.273 1.2855 +0.97 Taiwan dlr 31.588 31.438 -0.47 Korean won 1473.100 1439.500 -2.28 Baht 32.510 31.45 -3.26 Peso 61.397 58.800 -4.23 Rupiah 17340.000 16670.000 -3.86 Rupee 94.910 89.870 -5.31 Ringgit 3.955 4.056 +2.55 Yuan 6.831 6.9879 +2.30

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