Cuba's Informal Market: Dollar Down, Euro Steady
The informal currency market in Cuba closed on Friday, August 14, 2026, with the US dollar experiencing a slight decline and the euro holding steady. The day's summary reveals a gradual cooling of major foreign currencies on the streets, with a week marked by cumulative declines in all key currencies.
The US dollar finished the day at an average rate of 664 Cuban pesos (CUP), buying at 660 CUP and selling at 668 CUP. This marks a one-peso drop from the previous day's average value of 665 CUP, representing a 1.3% decline over the past week.
The euro also remained stable, ending the session unchanged from the previous day with an average value of 760 CUP, buying at 750 CUP and selling at 770 CUP. However, it has experienced a significant weekly drop, falling 23 pesos to a value of 2.9% less than its peak seven days ago.