sees a new and significant upward trend for the dollar this Sunday, September 27, 2026.
At 10:00 a.m. (Cuban local time), the U.S. dollar is gaining ground and setting the tone for the day, while the euro remains practically stable and the MLC shows a slight decline.
The pulse of the street market reflects sustained pressure on the Cuban peso that shows no signs of easing.
Summary of exchange rates
- Exchange rate of the dollar USD to CUP: 741 CUP.
- Exchange rate of the euro EUR to CUP: 842 CUP.
- Exchange rate from MLC to CUP: 483 CUP.
The dollar rises and sets the pace for the day
The U.S. dollar is trading at 741 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market this Sunday.
Exchange Rate Evolution
This represents an increase of 8.5 pesos compared to the previous day, when it was at 733 CUP.
The demand for dollars remains high among those seeking to protect their savings against the depreciation of the peso.
The upward trend is not an isolated incident: in the last week, the dollar has risen by 28.5 pesos, a 4% increase compared to seven days ago, when it was exchanged at 713 CUP.
The 30-day comparison shows an increase of 68.5 pesos —from 673 CUP a month ago to the current 741. However, it is advisable to interpret this figure with caution, as it may partially reflect methodological adjustments in the index.
In the past month, the dollar has fluctuated between a low of 673 CUP and the current high of 741 CUP, the highest level recorded during this period.
The euro is stable but in a high zone
The euro is quoted at 842 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market, a value that should be taken as indicative since the data available during this time frame is limited.
Regarding the previous session, the variation is minimal: it has increased by just 2.5 pesos from the 840 CUP recorded in the last session.
In the weekly perspective, the euro has accumulated an increase of 30.5 pesos, a 3.8% higher than seven days ago, when it was exchanged at 812 CUP.
The comparison over 30 days —which should also be read with caution due to possible methodological adjustments— indicates a difference of 84.5 pesos compared to the 758 CUP from a month ago.
In the last month, the European currency has fluctuated between a low of 758 CUP and the current high of 842 CUP. It stands out as the most expensive currency in the Cuban parallel market, exceeding the dollar by 101 pesos.
The MLC slightly recedes
The freely convertible currency (MLC) is trading at around 483 Cuban pesos (CUP), although this value is indicative due to the limited amount of available data in this range.
Compared to the previous session, it shows a decline of 6 pesos from the 489 CUP of the prior session.
In a weekly perspective, the decline is more pronounced: seven days ago, the MLC was exchanged at 516 CUP, which indicates a decrease of 32.5 pesos in the last seven days, a 6.3% decrease.
In the last month, it has fluctuated between a minimum of 415 CUP and a maximum of 542 CUP. Without physical existence, its use is limited to the state-run businesses that accept it, which restricts its circulation compared to cash currencies.
The gap with the official rate is widening increasingly
The official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Cuba (Segment III), at 681 CUP per dollar and 776 CUP per euro, remains well below the values that prevail in everyday practice in the informal currency market.
The difference between the official price and the informal price is currently 60 pesos for the dollar and 66 pesos for the euro.
Although Segment III was presented as a more flexible exchange mechanism, its official rate remains far from that of the informal market and fails to meet the actual demand for foreign currency from the population.
It is worth noting that the official exchange rate has consistently risen over the past month: the official dollar increased from 634 CUP at the end of August to the current 681 CUP, which shows that even the Cuban regime implicitly acknowledges the devaluation pressure on the peso.
The gap between the official and informal exchange rates reflects the persistent shortage of foreign currency in the state banking system and the high demand for dollars and euros by the population, whether for emigration, importing goods, protecting savings, or making purchases in the private sector.
In a scenario of sustained inflation, low state salaries, and increasing partial dollarization of the economy, every fluctuation in the informal market directly impacts internal prices and the purchasing power of Cubans.
Equivalence of United States Dollar (USD) bills to Cuban Peso (CUP), according to the exchange rates for this Sunday, September 27, 2026
- 1 USD = 741 CUP
- 5 USD = 3.705 CUP
- 10 USD = 7.410 CUP
- 20 USD = 14.820 CUP
- 50 USD = 37.050 CUP
- 100 USD = 74,100 CUP
Equivalent of Euro (EUR) banknotes to Cuban Peso (CUP), based on the exchange rates of this Sunday, September 27, 2026
- 1 EUR = 842 CUP
- 5 EUR = 4.210 CUP
- 10 EUR = 8.420 CUP
- 20 EUR = 16.840 CUP
- 50 EUR = 42.100 CUP
- 100 EUR = 84,200 CUP
Methodology
The CiberCuba Exchange Rate is an index of the Cuban informal market created from the automated analysis of thousands of currency buying and selling posts in Telegram and Facebook groups.
The calculation dismisses 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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