USD to Afghan Afghani (AFN): Current Exchange Rate Snapshot

As of the latest available data, the exchange rate stands at:

1 USD = 114.32 AFN

Context & Caveats

• Rate Volatility: The Afghan afghani (AFN) has experienced significant volatility since the Taliban takeover (Aug 2021) due to frozen reserves, sanctions, reduced aid, and economic contraction. Rates can shift daily.
• Official vs. Market Rate: Da Afghanistan Bank (central bank) sets an official rate; the open market (Sarrafs in Kabul, Herat, Mazar) often trades at a different spread. The rate above reflects a typical interbank/market average.
• Transaction Reality: Tourists/visitors will get rates from:
  • Banks (limited hours, paperwork, better rate)
  • Licensed money changers (Sarrafs) in markets – negotiate, count carefully
  • Hotels/shops – worst rates
  • ATMs (limited, dispense USD or AFN, high fees, unreliable)
• Cash Economy: Afghanistan operates largely in cash (AFN for small, USD for large). Bring crisp, new, undamaged USD $100 bills (post-2013 series) for best exchange.
• Digital Payments: Minimal. Some urban hotels/restaurants accept cards (surcharge). Mobile money (M-Paisa, etc.) growing but limited.

Historical Perspective

• Pre-Aug 2021: ~75–80 AFN/USD
• Late 2021: Spiked to 100+
• 2022–2023: Range 85–95 (relative stability via UN cash shipments, Taliban controls)
• 2024: Creeping above 100, now ~114 (reserve pressure, reduced inflows).

Official Sources for Live Rates

• Da Afghanistan Bank: dab.gov.af
• XE / OANDA / Wise (for reference)
• Local Sarraf associations (Kabul, Herat) – most accurate for street rate.

Disclaimer: Rates change rapidly in Afghanistan. Verify immediately before any transaction. This is informational, not financial advice.