Dollar and Euro Surge in Cuba's Informal Market Amid Currency Pressure
The informal currency market in Cuba saw significant increases in the value of both the US dollar and euro on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The US dollar rose to 733 Cuban pesos (CUP), marking a high for the past 30 days.
This represents an increase of 3 pesos from the previous day's rate of 730 pesos and a 25 peso gain over the last week (+3.5%).
The demand for dollars remains high, with citizens looking to safeguard their savings against the depreciation of the peso.