Thursday, May 21, 2026

Indonesian rupiah slips to record low, most Asian currencies edge lower

USDIDR +0.27% USDKRW +0.81% USDMYR −0.34% USDPHP +0.12% The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0212 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 158.980 158.83 -0.09 Sing dlr 1.280 1.2781 -0.11 Taiwan dlr 31.650 31.545 -0.33 Korean won 1501.700 1492.9 -0.59 Baht 32.595 32.54 -0.17 Peso 61.657 61.612 -0.07 Rupiah 17700.000 17640 -0.34 Rupee 96.345 96.345 0.00 Ringgit 3.972 3.974 +0.05 Yuan 6.798 6.7995 +0.03 Change so far in 2026 Currency Latest bid End 2025 Pct Move Japan yen 158.980 156.650 -1.47 Sing dlr 1.280 1.2855 +0.47 Taiwan dlr 31.650 31.438 -0.67 Korean won 1501.700 1439.500 -4.14 Baht 32.595 31.45 -3.51 Peso 61.657 58.800 -4.63 Rupiah 17700.000 16670.000 -5.82 Rupee 96.345 89.870 -6.72 Ringgit 3.972 4.056 +2.11 Yuan 6.798 6.9879 +2.80

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