The United States dollar registers a slight increase this Friday in the informal market and is priced at 397 Cuban pesos (CUP), according to the reference rate from elTOQUE.
The value represents an increase of two pesos compared to the previous day, when it closed at 395 CUP, keeping it in the highest range of historical prices reached by the currency on the island.
The euro, on the other hand, maintains its record exchange rate of 445 CUP for the second consecutive day. The stability of the European currency contrasts with the volatility observed in previous weeks, when it experienced sharp movements driven by the imbalance between demand and supply in the black market.
For its part, the freely convertible currency (MLC) remains at 215 CUP, after recovering the five pesos it lost on Tuesday. This confirms the trend of instability that has characterized its behavior over the past week, reflecting the fragility of a market where prices depend almost exclusively on informal transactions.
Exchange Rate Evolution
Informal exchange rate in Cuba, Friday, August 8, 2025 - 07:00
- Dollar (USD) exchange rate to Cuban pesos (CUP): 397 CUP
- Exchange rate of the euro (EUR) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 445 CUP
- Exchange rate from (MLC) to Cuban pesos CUP: 215 CUP
Equivalent in bills:
Dollar (USD)
- 1 USD → 397 CUP
- 5 USD → 1,985 CUP
- 10 USD → 3,970 CUP
- 20 USD → 7,940 CUP
- 50 USD → 19,850 CUP
- 100 USD → 39,700 CUP
Euro (EUR)
- 1 EUR → 445 CUP
- 5 EUR → 2,225 CUP
- 10 EUR → 4,450 CUP
- 20 EUR → 8,900 CUP
- 50 EUR → 22,250 CUP
- 100 EUR → 44,500 CUP
Frequently Asked Questions about the Exchange Rate in the Cuban Informal Market
What is the price of the dollar in the Cuban informal market today?
The US dollar is currently trading at 397 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market of Cuba. This value represents an increase of two pesos compared to the previous day.
What is the situation of the euro in the Cuban market?
The euro remains stable at its record exchange rate of 445 CUP for the second consecutive day. This stability contrasts with the volatility it displayed in previous weeks due to fluctuations between demand and supply.
How does market volatility affect the Cuban economy?
The volatility of exchange rates in the Cuban informal market directly impacts the purchasing power of citizens, who rely on foreign currencies to purchase essential goods due to the constant devaluation of the Cuban peso against the dollar and the euro.
What is the Freely Convertible Currency (MLC) and what is its current value?
The Freely Convertible Currency (MLC) is a currency used in Cuban state stores that operate in foreign currencies. Currently, it is valued at 215 CUP, having regained five pesos that it had previously lost.
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