At 10:00 a.m. local Cuban time, reports this Saturday, October 17, 2026, a new increase in the U.S. dollar, surpassing the barrier of 800 Cuban pesos.
The US dollar reaches an average price of 805 Cuban pesos (CUP), while the euro stands at 901 CUP. The Convertible Currency (MLC) hovers around 634 CUP, although this latter value is indicative due to the scarcity of data available during this timeframe.
Exchange rates in Cuba today
- United States Dollar (USD): 805 CUP.
- Euro (EUR): 901 CUP.
- Convertible Currency (MLC): 634 CUP (indicative value).
The dollar surpasses 800 Cuban pesos
The US dollar is trading at 805 CUP in the informal market this Saturday, with a buying price of 800 CUP and a selling price of 810 CUP.
The average exchange rate rises by seven pesos compared to the previous day, when it was at 798 CUP.
In the last week, the dollar has risen by 27 pesos from the 778 CUP recorded seven days ago, an approximate increase of 3.5%.
Exchange Rate Evolution
The cumulative increase over 30 days amounts to 105 pesos, rising from an average rate of 700 CUP to the current 805 CUP, which is equivalent to 15%. Part of this variation may reflect methodological adjustments of the index, in addition to market movements.
The euro surpasses 900 pesos
The euro reaches an average exchange rate of 901 CUP, with a purchase price of 900 CUP and a selling price of 901 CUP.
Regarding the previous day, when it was at 895 CUP, the European currency has risen by six pesos, approximately 0.7%.
In the past seven days, the euro has gained 26 pesos from 875 CUP, an increase of nearly 3%.
In the monthly comparison, it has increased from 797 to 901 CUP, a rise of 104 pesos, equivalent to 13.1%. This variation may also incorporate methodological adjustments to the index.
The euro currently exceeds the US dollar by 96 pesos in the informal Cuban market.
The MLC maintains a indicative exchange rate
The freely convertible currency is around 634 CUP, with buying and selling prices of 508 and 760 CUP, respectively.
The quote should be interpreted with caution, as the source warns of the scarcity of available data for this time period.
Compared to the 623 CUP from the previous day, the MLC shows an approximate increase of 11 pesos, based on rounded figures.
In the last week, it has risen from 524 to 634 CUP, an increase of 110 pesos, equivalent to approximately 21%.
In 30 days, its quotation has increased from 453 to 634 CUP, a variation of nearly 40% that may partially reflect adjustments in the index methodology.
The MLC is a digital currency unit used in transactions and state establishments authorized to accept payments via accounts denominated in this unit. It does not exist in physical cash.
The gap between the official and informal markets
The official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Cuba, corresponding to Segment III, is set this Saturday at 720 CUP per dollar and 811 CUP per euro, according to the figures collected for this day.
The difference compared to the average rates on the informal market is 85 CUP per dollar and 90 CUP per euro.
In the last 30 days, the dollar in Segment III has risen from 664 to 720 CUP, an increase of 56 pesos.
The difference between the two markets is important for those who need to acquire foreign currency, receive remittances, or conduct transactions whose prices are calculated based on foreign currencies.
Equivalence of US dollars to Cuban pesos
- 1 USD = 805 CUP.
- 5 USD = 4.025 CUP.
- 10 USD = 8.050 CUP.
- 20 USD = 16,100 CUP.
- 50 USD = 40.250 CUP.
- 100 USD = 80.500 CUP.
Equivalence of euros to Cuban pesos
- 1 EUR = 901 CUP.
- 5 EUR = 4.505 CUP.
- 10 EUR = 9.010 CUP.
- 20 EUR = 18.020 CUP.
- 50 EUR = 45,050 CUP.
- 100 EUR = 90.100 CUP.
The CiberCuba Exchange Rate is an index of the Cuban informal market generated through the automated analysis of currency trading posts in Telegram and Facebook groups.
Its methodology dismisses atypical offers and spam messages, weighs records based on their age, and consolidates representative values that are updated several times a day.
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