Cuba's Informal Market: Dollar Holds Firm, Euro Declines Again

The informal currency market in Cuba closed on August 18, 2026, with the U.S. dollar holding steady and the euro experiencing losses for the second day in a row.

The dollar maintained its value at 663 Cuban pesos (CUP), unchanged from the previous session, while the euro dropped to 757 CUP, down 3 pesos or 0.4% compared to the day before.

Over the past month, the dollar has ranged between a low of 663 and a high of 675 CUP in the informal market, with demand remaining strong among those looking to protect their savings from the peso's depreciation.