1 CUP to GTQ - Convert Cuban Peso to Guatemalan Quetzal

Looking at the 30-day window, the CUP/GTQ pair traded in a range of 0.309400 to 0.327700. The monthly average was 0.318748 with 1.76% volatility. The relatively low volatility indicates stable trading conditions for the CUP/GTQ currency pair.

The current mid-market exchange rate is 1 CUP = 0.317972 GTQ, updated as of July 3, 2026, 6:25 AM UTC. Mid-market rates represent the fairest available rate and are the midpoint between buy and sell prices on global currency markets. Actual transaction rates from banks or money transfer services may include a markup above this rate.

Cuban Peso to Guatemalan Quetzal Exchange Rate

The CUP/GTQ exchange rate tells you how many Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) you receive for every Cuban Peso (CUP). At the current mid-market rate of 1 CUP = 0.317972 GTQ, this pair reflects live supply and demand conditions on the global foreign exchange market. The rate updates every 15 minutes on this page, giving you the most current data available.

Understanding the CUP/GTQ Conversion

Converting Cuban Peso to Guatemalan Quetzal involves the mid-market rate, which represents the midpoint between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are asking. Banks and money transfer services typically add a markup of 1-4% above this rate. By checking the live mid-market rate on this page before making any conversion, you can evaluate how competitive any quoted rate truly is and avoid paying more than necessary for your currency exchange.

What Affects the CUP to GTQ Rate

Exchange rates between Cuban Peso and Guatemalan Quetzal are influenced by central bank interest rate decisions, inflation differentials, trade balances, and broader economic data releases from both countries. Political stability, commodity prices, and global risk sentiment can also cause significant moves. Monitoring these factors helps explain why the CUP/GTQ rate fluctuates throughout trading sessions and over longer time periods.

Sending Money from CUP to GTQ

International money transfers from Cuban Peso to Guatemalan Quetzal can be made through banks, online transfer services, or specialist forex brokers. Transfer times range from instant to several business days depending on the corridor and provider. Online services like Wise, Revolut, and OFX typically offer better rates and lower fees than traditional bank wire transfers, though availability varies by country and currency pair.

Mid-Market Rate Explained

The mid-market rate of 1 CUP = 0.317972 GTQ shown on this page is the fairest available exchange rate. It sits exactly between the buy and sell prices quoted by major financial institutions. No single provider can offer exactly the mid-market rate since their business model requires a small spread, but the best providers come within 0.5-1% of this benchmark. Use our rate as your comparison baseline.

Reverse Rate: GTQ to CUP

The reverse exchange rate is 1 GTQ = 3.1449 CUP. This is useful if you are starting with Guatemalan Quetzal and want to know how much Cuban Peso you will receive. Both the forward and reverse rates update simultaneously every 15 minutes on this page. You can also visit our dedicated GTQ to CUP converter for the reverse direction.