The price of the US dollar (USD) remains at 365 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market this Saturday, April 26, 2025.
The American dollar has shown stability in recent days. The euro (EUR) is currently trading at 380 Cuban pesos, remaining the most expensive currency in the informal exchange market on the island.
During the past week, the euro experienced an upward trend, driven by high demand from those seeking more stable alternatives to the Cuban peso.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Currency Convertible Currency (MLC), which is used in state stores for foreign currencies, is currently marked at a rate of 265 Cuban pesos.
Although the MLC has shown a downward trend in recent months, it increased in price this week and its value seems to be beginning to stabilize.
Exchange Rate Evolution
The overall behavior of currencies in the last week reflects the economic uncertainty in Cuba, where the scarcity of cash in hard currency and inflation are putting pressure on prices in the market.
Exchange rate in Cuba, Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 11:00
Exchange rate of the dollar (USD) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 365 CUP
Exchange rate of the euro (EUR) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 380 CUP
Exchange rate from (MLC) to Cuban pesos CUP: 265 CUP
Equivalence of dollar and euro bills in Cuban pesos (CUP)
Dollars (USD):
- 1 dollar is equivalent to 365 Cuban pesos.
- 5 dollars are equivalent to 1,825 Cuban pesos.
- 10 dollars are equivalent to 3,650 Cuban pesos.
- 20 dollars are equivalent to 7,300 Cuban pesos.
- 50 dollars is equivalent to 18,250 Cuban pesos.
- 100 dollars are equivalent to 36,500 Cuban pesos.
Euros (EUR):
- 5 euros are equivalent to 1,900 Cuban pesos.
- 10 euros are equivalent to 3,800 Cuban pesos.
- 20 euros are equivalent to 7,600 Cuban pesos.
- 50 euros are equivalent to 19,000 Cuban pesos.
- 100 euros are equivalent to 38,000 Cuban pesos.
- 200 euros are equivalent to 76,000 Cuban pesos.
- 500 euros are equivalent to 190,000 Cuban pesos.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Black Market for Currency in Cuba
What is the current value of the US dollar in the Cuban informal market?
The US dollar (USD) is trading at 365 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the Cuban informal market. This value reflects recent stability, although last week it reached 370 CUP, highlighting the currency's volatility on the island.
How is the euro trading in Cuba's black market today?
The euro (EUR) is trading at 380 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market. This currency has experienced fluctuations, briefly surpassing 385 CUP due to high demand as a reliable alternative to the Cuban peso.
What is the current value of the freely convertible currency (MLC) in Cuba?
The Freely Convertible Currency (MLC) is trading at 265 Cuban pesos (CUP). Despite a downward trend in recent months, it has shown some stability this week after almost reaching 270 CUP.
Why is the black currency market important for Cubans?
The black currency market is crucial for Cubans because it determines their real purchasing power. In a context of inflation and scarcity, many Cubans rely on this market to obtain foreign currency, necessary for purchasing basic goods and to protect themselves from the devaluation of the Cuban peso.
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