opens this Sunday, October 18, 2026, with a new bullish session.
At 10:00 a.m. (Cuban local time), the U.S. dollar rises to an average of 807 Cuban pesos, the euro increases to 904 pesos, and the Convertible Currency (MLC) is around 652 pesos.
Summary of exchange rates
- Exchange rate of the dollar USD to CUP: 807 CUP
- Exchange rate of the euro EUR to CUP: 904 CUP
- Exchange rate from MLC to CUP: 652 CUP (indicative value, limited data)
The dollar is on the rise
The US dollar is trading at 807 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the informal market this Sunday.
This represents an increase of two pesos compared to the previous day, when it closed at 805 CUP.
The upward trend also extends to the weekly horizon: seven days ago, the greenback was exchanged at 783 pesos, marking an increase of 24 pesos in the last week, equivalent to a rise of 3.1%.
Exchange Rate Evolution
Compared to 30 days ago, when the exchange rate was 703 pesos, the accumulated increase amounts to 104 pesos (+14.8%). However, this month-to-month comparison may partly reflect methodological adjustments of the index and not solely market movements.
The dollar also reaches its highest point in the last 30 days today, at 807 CUP, compared to a low of 704 CUP during the same period.
The demand for dollars remains high among those seeking to protect their savings from the depreciation of the peso.
The euro, the most expensive currency in the parallel market
The euro is quoted at 904 Cuban pesos (CUP), three pesos above the 901 recorded on the previous day.
In the last week, the European currency has gained 26 pesos compared to the 878 CUP from seven days ago, an increase of 3.0%.
In the monthly outlook, the euro has risen by 101 pesos from 803 CUP 30 days ago (+12.6%). However, as with the dollar, this variation should be interpreted with caution, as it may include methodological adjustments to the index.
The highest recorded in the last 30 days is 905 CUP, just one peso above the current level.
It is asserted as the most expensive currency in the Cuban parallel market, surpassing the dollar by 97 pesos and consolidating its dominant position.
The MLC, an indicative data with significant weekly variation
The MLC is appearing this Sunday at around 652 Cuban pesos (CUP), 18 pesos above the 634 from the previous day.
However, this value should be taken with caution: the source indicates that there is limited data for this time frame, so it should be considered a guiding figure.
In weekly terms, the variation is striking: seven days ago, the MLC was at 497 pesos, which means an increase of 155 pesos in seven days (+31.2%).
Compared to 30 days ago, when it was priced at 454 pesos, the accumulated increase is 198 pesos (+43.6%), although this monthly comparison may also reflect adjustments in the index methodology.
Without physical existence, its use is limited to state-run businesses that accept it, which restricts its circulation compared to cash currencies.
The gap with the official rate is becoming increasingly wide
The official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Cuba (Segment III), at 720 CUP per dollar and 811 CUP per euro, remains well below the values that prevail in everyday practice in the informal foreign exchange market.
The difference between the official price and the informal one today is 87 pesos for the dollar and 93 pesos for the euro.
In the last 30 days, the official exchange rate of the dollar has increased from 667 to 720 CUP, and that of the euro from 765 to 811 CUP, a pace of adjustment that has not managed to close the gap with the parallel market.
In a scenario of sustained inflation, low state salaries, and increasing partial dollarization of the economy, every change in the informal market directly impacts internal prices and the purchasing power of Cubans.
Equivalence of United States dollar (USD) banknotes to Cuban peso (CUP) according to the exchange rates of this Sunday, October 18, 2026:
- 1 USD = 807 CUP.
- 5 USD = 4.035 CUP.
- 10 USD = 8.070 CUP.
- 20 USD = 16.140 CUP.
- 50 USD = 40.350 CUP.
- 100 USD = 80.700 CUP.
Equivalence of Euro banknotes (EUR) to Cuban Peso (CUP) according to the exchange rates of this Sunday, October 18, 2026:
- 1 EUR = 904 CUP.
- 5 EUR = 4.520 CUP.
- 10 EUR = 9.040 CUP.
- 20 EUR = 18.080 CUP.
- 50 EUR = 45,200 CUP.
- 100 EUR = 90.400 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 discounts atypical offers and spam messages, weighs each transaction according to its age, and consolidates a representative value that is updated several times a day.
Filed under: