MUFG
Report published September 1, 2026
Philippines FX Strategy: Keeping an Eye on Inflation and USD/PHP Trajectory
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- Issuer
- MUFG
- Report date
- September 1, 2026
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- Not stated in source
Authors / editors: Michael Wan
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MUFG raises its near-term USD/PHP forecast to around 62.00 in 2H2026 but projects gradual strengthening to 61.00 in 1H2027 as trade balances improve and BSP delivers a final rate hike to 5.25%. The analysts suggest expressing this view via 1-3 month USD/PHP put spreads while remaining neutral on local bonds.
Key Takeaways
- 1.USD/PHP forecast has been raised slightly to trade around 62.00 in 2H2026 before declining toward 61.00 in 1H2027 as fundamental drivers and valuation support gradual PHP appreciation.
- 2.BSP is expected to hike policy rates once more by 25 bps to 5.25% in October 2026, remaining hawkish relative to the Fed before starting rate cuts in June 2027.
- 3.PHP appreciation is supported by an expected narrowing trade deficit, wider short-end rate differentials against the US, and a rebound in government fiscal spending.
Table of Contents
- Key Points
- APPENDIX
- Disclaimer
Report data
TABLE 1: PHILIPPINES KEY FORECASTS - BASELINE
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| USD/PHP Spot Rate | 62.359 PHP per USD | Baseline spot exchange rate |
| BSP Policy Rate (RRP) | 5.00% | Current policy rate with one 25 bps hike expected in Oct 2026 |
| Philippines 10-year Bond Yield | 7.26% | End-of-period 10-year bond yield |
| Reserve Ratio Requirement | 5.00% | Bank reserve ratio requirement forecast |
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Authors / Editors
Michael Wan
Reported Data Context
- USD/PHP Spot Rate: 62.359 PHP per USD (Current Spot (as of 2026-09-01)) · Source: CEIC, Bloomberg, MUFG GMR Estimates
- BSP Policy Rate (RRP): 5.00 % (Current (Spot)) · Source: CEIC, Bloomberg, MUFG GMR Estimates
- Philippines 10-year Bond Yield: 7.26 % (Current (Spot)) · Source: CEIC, Bloomberg, MUFG GMR Estimates
- Reserve Ratio Requirement: 5.00 % (Current through 2Q2027) · Source: CEIC, Bloomberg, MUFG GMR Estimates
Securities
PCOMPUSDPHPPhilippines 10-Year Government Bond
Themes
Philippine Peso Valuation & Macro DynamicsCentral Bank Policy Divergence (BSP vs. Fed)El Niño and Food Inflation Risks
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaPhilippinesUnited States