The US dollar maintains its value this Friday at 420 CUP, with no changes compared to yesterday. The stability of the greenback may reflect a pause in buyer pressure, following several days of constant fluctuations.
The euro also maintains its rate of 480 CUP, unchanged since the previous session. This rate reaffirms its position as the most expensive currency in the informal market in Cuba.
The MLC rises slightly to 210 CUP, after closing yesterday at 206 CUP. This increase of 4 pesos indicates a slight recovery in the value of the virtual currency used in state-run stores.
Informal exchange rate in Cuba. Friday, September 19, 2025 - 12:00
Exchange rate of the dollar (USD) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 420 CUP
Exchange Rate Evolution
Exchange rate of the euro (EUR) to Cuban pesos (CUP): 480 CUP
Exchange rate from (MLC) to Cuban pesos CUP: 210 CUP
Equivalence of bills in dollars and euros at today's exchange rate
Dollars (USD) at the exchange rate of 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
Bills in euros (EUR) at an exchange rate of 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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foreign Exchange Market in Cuba
What is the current exchange rate of the dollar in Cuba?
The current exchange rate of the US dollar in the Cuban informal market is 420 Cuban pesos (CUP). This figure has not changed compared to the previous day, reflecting a temporary stability in the value of the dollar on the island.
What is the value of the euro in Cuba's informal market?
The euro is currently trading at 480 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market. This value makes it the most expensive currency in Cuba, reflecting its high demand and limited availability on the island.
What is the Freely Convertible Currency (MLC) and what is its current value in Cuba?
The Freely Convertible Currency (MLC) is a virtual currency used in state-run stores in Cuba for the purchase of basic products in foreign currency. Currently, the MLC is trading at 210 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market. Although its value is lower than that of the dollar and the euro, it remains important for accessing essential goods on the island.
Why is there such high demand for foreign currency in the Cuban market?
Currencies like the dollar and the euro are in high demand in Cuba due to the scarcity of basic goods and the devaluation of the Cuban peso. People turn to these currencies as a store of value and to conduct transactions in state-run stores that require foreign currency for the purchase of essential goods.
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