is experiencing a start to the day this Tuesday characterized by the rise of the US dollar.
At 10:00 a.m. (Cuban local time), the green bill rises by two pesos compared to the previous day and stands at 668 Cuban pesos (CUP), while the euro remains unchanged at 755 CUP.
The MLC stands at around 468 pesos, although this value should be taken as a guideline due to the low volume of transactions backing it this Tuesday.
Summary of rates
- Exchange rate of the dollar USD to CUP: 668 CUP.
- Exchange rate of the euro EUR to CUP: 755 CUP.
- Exchange rate of MLC to CUP: 468 CUP (indicative value, limited data).
The dollar is on the rise
The US dollar is quoted at 668 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market, with a buying price of 665 CUP and a selling price of 670 CUP.
Exchange Rate Evolution
This represents an increase of two pesos compared to the previous day, when the average value was 666 CUP.
The trend over the last week is also upward: seven days ago, the dollar was exchanging at 663 CUP, representing a cumulative increase of five pesos (+0.8%) during that period.
In the monthly outlook, the greenback is trading below the 674 CUP recorded 30 days ago, although the comparison over that period may partly reflect methodological adjustments of the index.
In the last four weeks, the dollar has fluctuated between a low of 663 CUP and a high of 674 CUP in the informal market.
The demand for dollars remains high among those looking to protect their savings against the depreciation of the peso.
The euro, stable
The euro opens unchanged compared to the previous day and is quoted at 755 Cuban pesos (CUP), with a buying range at 750 CUP and a selling range at 760 CUP.
In the weekly comparison, the European currency sees a slight decline: seven days ago it was trading at 758 CUP, which represents a drop of 2.5 pesos (-0.3%).
In 30 days, the euro has fallen by 30 pesos from 785 CUP at that time, although this change may also reflect methodological adjustments to the index.
The monthly range of the euro in the informal market has fluctuated between a minimum of 746 CUP and a maximum of 790 CUP.
It is asserted as the most expensive currency in the Cuban parallel market, surpassing the dollar by 87 pesos, consolidating its dominant position.
The MLC, indicative value
The MLC is around 468 Cuban pesos (CUP), with a buy rate of 434 CUP and a sell rate of 502 CUP. Compared to the previous day, the average value has barely changed: yesterday it was recorded at 469 CUP.
In the weekly comparison, the MLC rises by 9.5 pesos compared to the 459 CUP from seven days ago (+2.1%).
However, today's data should be interpreted with caution: the source warns of a reduced volume of operations during this time frame, so the value is indicative in nature.
In the last month, the MLC has fluctuated between a minimum of 408 CUP and a maximum of 529 CUP.
Without a physical existence, its use is limited to state-run businesses that accept it, which restricts its circulation compared to cash foreign currencies.
Gap between the informal market and the official rate
The official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Cuba (Segment III), at 638 CUP per dollar and 744 CUP per euro, remains well below the values that govern everyday practice in the informal currency market.
The difference between both markets today reaches 30 pesos in the case of the dollar and 11 pesos in the case of the euro.
Although Segment III was introduced as a more flexible exchange mechanism, its official rate remains far from that of the informal market and fails to meet the actual currency demand of the population.
In the last month, the official exchange rate of the dollar has risen from 601 to 638 CUP, and that of the euro from 684 to 744 CUP, reflecting a continued devaluation of the peso in the official market as well.
Context of the informal market
In a scenario of sustained inflation, low state wages, and increasing partial dollarization of the economy, every change in the informal market directly affects internal prices and the purchasing power of Cubans.
The gap between the official and informal exchange rates reflects the persistent scarcity of foreign currency in the state banking system and the high demand for dollars and euros among the population, whether for emigration, importing goods, protecting savings, or making purchases in the private sector.
Equivalence of United States Dollar (USD) bills to Cuban Peso (CUP), according to the exchange rates from this Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- 1 USD = 668 CUP.
- 5 USD = 3,340 CUP.
- 10 USD = 6,680 CUP.
- 20 USD = 13.60 CUP.
- 50 USD = 33,400 CUP.
- 100 USD = 66,800 CUP.
Equivalence of Euro (EUR) bills to Cuban Peso (CUP), according to the exchange rates of this Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- 1 EUR = 755 CUP.
- 5 EUR = 3.775 CUP.
- 10 EUR = 7,550 CUP.
- 20 EUR = 15,100 CUP.
- 50 EUR = 37,750 CUP.
- 100 EUR = 75,500 CUP.
Methodology
The Exchange Rate of CiberCuba is an index of the informal Cuban market created from the automated analysis of thousands of currency trading posts in Telegram and Facebook groups.
The calculation disregards atypical offers and spam messages, weighs each transaction based on its age, and consolidates a representative value that is updated several times a day.
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