Dollar and Euro Decline in Cuba's Informal Market
Currency values in Cuba's informal market declined on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The US dollar and euro both ended the day lower compared to the previous session, while the MLC showed a slight increase.
The dollar closed at 665 Cuban pesos (CUP), marking a drop of 5 pesos from the previous day when it stood at 670 CUP. This downward trend extends over the week: seven days ago, the dollar was at 673 pesos, representing a cumulative decline of 8 pesos over the past week.
The euro ended at 768 pesos, down 5 pesos compared to the previous session when it was at 773 CUP. The weekly comparison shows a more significant drop: a week ago, the euro was valued at 785 pesos, indicating a decline of 17.5 pesos over the week.
The MLC closed at 443 pesos, an increase of 20 pesos from the previous day when it was at 423 CUP. However, this value is considered indicative due to limited transaction volume during this time frame.