New milestone for the dollar in Cuba's informal market!
In recent hours, the value of the dollar has soared to 530 CUP in Cuba's informal market, marking an increase of four pesos from its value at the start of Tuesday.
The rise in the U.S. currency has been a consistent trend throughout April.
Meanwhile, the euro remains steady at 600 CUP, a psychological threshold it breached last Saturday, April 19, marking a historic moment for the euro's informal valuation in Cuba.
Regarding the Freely Convertible Currency (MLC), it continues to sell for 400 CUP for the second consecutive day after being priced at 395 CUP on Monday.
Exchange Rates as of April 22, 2026 - 8:22 a.m. in Cuba:
Dollar (USD) to CUP exchange rate according to elTOQUE: 530 CUP.
Euro (EUR) to CUP exchange rate according to elTOQUE: 600 CUP.
MLC to CUP exchange rate according to elTOQUE: 400 CUP.
The Cuban Observatory of Currencies and Finance (OMfi) had predicted that by the end of April, the dollar would reach 533 CUP, with a variation range between 503 and 590 CUP, indicating that the upward trend may not yet be over.
US Dollar to Cuban Peso Conversion Rates
Based on today's exchange rates, here are the equivalents for U.S. dollar bills:
1 USD = 530 CUP.
5 USD = 2,650 CUP.
10 USD = 5,300 CUP.
20 USD = 10,600 CUP.
50 USD = 26,500 CUP.
100 USD = 53,000 CUP.
Euro to Cuban Peso Conversion Rates
Here are the equivalents for euro bills:
1 EUR = 600 CUP.
5 EUR = 3,000 CUP.
10 EUR = 6,000 CUP.
20 EUR = 12,000 CUP.
50 EUR = 30,000 CUP.
100 EUR = 60,000 CUP.
200 EUR = 120,000 CUP.
500 EUR = 300,000 CUP.
Cuban Currency Exchange Insights
Why is the dollar increasing in value in Cuba's informal market?
The dollar's increase is due to economic instability and high demand for foreign currency, as the Cuban peso continues to lose value.
What is the significance of the euro reaching 600 CUP?
The euro reaching 600 CUP represents a historical high, indicating a significant shift in currency valuation and economic conditions in Cuba.