The Philippine peso set a string of records this week as growing bets on further U.S. Federal Reserve tightening lifted the dollar, touching an intraday all-time high of 62.77 on Monday and a new record closing low of 62.625 on Tuesday before rebounding to 62.513 on Wednesday on a stronger Japanese yen and firmer local equities.
A week of records, then a rebound
The peso opened Monday at 62.62 per dollar and weakened to an intraday high of 62.77, before closing at 62.586, still short of the existing closing low of 62.59 set on Sept. 4, according to GMA News.
The currency crossed that threshold the next day, touching an intraday low of 62.675, before closing Tuesday at 62.625, down 3.9 centavos from Monday’s finish, its 23rd record low of the year. The peso then rebounded Wednesday, gaining 11.2 centavos to close at 62.513, supported by a stronger Japanese yen and a firmer local stock market.
Growing expectations of a new U.S. Federal Reserve tightening cycle drove the dollar’s strength through the week, as renewed tensions in the Middle East fueled concerns that higher energy prices could add to inflationary pressure and reinforced bets that the Fed will raise rates further, according to the Inquirer.
What a weaker peso means for BPOs
A weaker peso is generally favorable for BPO companies and other dollar-earning exporters. Revenue collected in dollars converts into more pesos, effectively widening margins on local costs such as payroll, facilities, and utilities without any change in client pricing or contract terms. For providers already managing thin margins amid rising wage expectations and competition for talent, the currency move offers some near-term breathing room.
The offsetting risk is inflation. A weaker peso raises the cost of imported goods and fuel, which can filter through into higher wage demands, utility costs, and the overall cost of living in the country’s outsourcing hubs.
Providers that see near-term foreign exchange gains should weigh them against the medium-term pressure a sustained peso slide can put on wage negotiations and operating costs, and factor currency volatility into contract and budgeting conversations with clients accordingly.
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