The U.S. dollar this Thursday, September 18, 2025, is trading in the informal currency market in Cuba at 420 Cuban pesos (CUP), according to the daily rate published by elTOQUE.
This figure reflects the growing demand for foreign currency amid the national economic crisis.
The euro, for its part, continues to be the most expensive currency, increasing its value by three pesos, reaching 480 CUP in the informal market.
The European currency continues its upward trend, which increases the cost of imported products and makes it even more difficult for many Cuban families to access basic goods.
Exchange Rate Evolution
Regarding the MLC (freely convertible currency), used in state stores, its value increased by six pesos compared to the previous day. It is trading at 206 CUP, lower than the dollar and euro in the parallel market.
Informal exchange rate in Cuba. Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 09:37
Exchange rate of the dollar (USD) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 420 CUP
Exchange rate of the euro (EUR) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 480 CUP
Exchange rate from (MLC) to Cuban pesos CUP: 206 CUP
Equivalences in Cuban pesos of bills in dollars (USD) and euros (EUR)
Dollar bills (USD) to CUP (Rate: 1 USD = 420 CUP)
- $1 = 420 CUP
- $5 = 2,100 CUP
- $10 = 4,200 CUP
- $20 = 8,400 CUP
- $50 = 21,000 CUP
- $100 = 42,000 CUP
Euro (EUR) banknotes to CUP (Rate: 1 EUR = 480 CUP)
- €5 = 2,400 CUP
- €10 = 4,800 CUP
- €20 = 9,600 CUP
- €50 = 24,000 CUP
- €100 = 48,000 CUP
- €200 = 96,000 CUP
- €500 = 240,000 CUP
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