CAD: Canadian Dollar
National currency of Afghanistan managed and regulated by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
Real-time wholesale mid-market rate with zero markup. Compare baseline interbank pricing against UAE exchange house spreads and remittance transfer fees.
Historical exchange rate movements based on central bank benchmarks and interbank market liquidity.
Reference tables for common transfer and banknote amounts based on the interbank exchange rate.
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | Afghan Afghani (AFN) |
|---|---|
| 1 CAD | 46.33 AFN |
| 5 CAD | 231.65 AFN |
| 10 CAD | 463.30 AFN |
| 25 CAD | 1,158.24 AFN |
| 50 CAD | 2,316.48 AFN |
| 100 CAD | 4,632.96 AFN |
| 200 CAD | 9,265.91 AFN |
| 250 CAD | 11,582.39 AFN |
| 500 CAD | 23,164.78 AFN |
| 1,000 CAD | 46,329.56 AFN |
| 2,500 CAD | 115,823.90 AFN |
| 5,000 CAD | 231,647.80 AFN |
| 10,000 CAD | 463,295.61 AFN |
| Afghan Afghani (AFN) | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 AFN | 0.02 CAD |
| 5 AFN | 0.11 CAD |
| 10 AFN | 0.22 CAD |
| 25 AFN | 0.54 CAD |
| 50 AFN | 1.08 CAD |
| 100 AFN | 2.16 CAD |
| 200 AFN | 4.32 CAD |
| 250 AFN | 5.40 CAD |
| 500 AFN | 10.79 CAD |
| 1,000 AFN | 21.58 CAD |
| 2,500 AFN | 53.96 CAD |
| 5,000 AFN | 107.92 CAD |
| 10,000 AFN | 215.84 CAD |
Transparent cost comparison for sending or exchanging 10,000 CAD
| Provider / Channel | Exchange Rate (CAD/AFN) | Estimated FX Spread | Recipient Gets (for 10,000 CAD) | Difference vs Mid-Market |
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LocalExchangeRates (Baseline)
Pure Mid-Market Interbank Wholesale Rate
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46.3296 | 0.00% (Zero Markup) | 463,295.61 AFN | Benchmark |
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Sarai Shahzada Licensed Dealers (Kabul)
Premier Cash FX Trading Hub in Afghanistan
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45.9821 | ~0.75% Retail Spread | 459,820.89 AFN | -3,474.72 AFN |
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Licensed Money Service Providers (MSPs)
DAB-Regulated Remittance & Hawala Networks
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45.7736 | ~1.20% Transfer Spread | 457,736.06 AFN | -5,559.55 AFN |
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Commercial Afghan Bank Wire (SWIFT)
AIB / Kabul Bank / Ghazanfar Bank
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44.8470 | ~3.20% + Wire Fees | 448,470.15 AFN | -14,825.46 AFN |
Searches for 1 CAD to AFN, convert CAD to AFN, and CAD AFN rate refer to the same interbank calculation: the amount of Afghan Afghani received per Canadian Dollar. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 CAD = 46.3296 AFN (inverse: 1 AFN = 0.0216 CAD), key considerations for individuals and remitters include:
Monetary specifications and regulatory details for Canadian Dollar and Afghan Afghani.
National currency of Afghanistan managed and regulated by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
Official monetary unit of CAD Currency Area overseen by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
When converting between Canadian Dollar (CAD) and Afghan Afghani (AFN), understanding the local trading landscape ensures you avoid inflated retail spreads. In Afghanistan, foreign currency trading is concentrated at Sarai Shahzada in Kabul, alongside licensed Money Service Providers (MSPs) across major provinces including Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Kandahar.
Afghan Afghani banknotes circulate in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 AFN. When converting foreign cash into AFN, inspect notes for tears or excessive markings, as local changers strictly discount blemished paper bills. Always request clean, newly issued banknotes.
Under Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) and airport customs guidelines, travelers entering or exiting Afghanistan via Kabul International Airport (KBL) carrying the equivalent of $10,000 USD or more in physical currency or monetary instruments must complete an official customs declaration form.
Common questions about CAD to AFN conversion, market spreads, and remittance guidelines.
At today's interbank rate (1 CAD = 46.3296 AFN), 10,000 CAD converts to approximately 463,295.61 AFN (inverse: 1 AFN = 0.0216 CAD). Commercial exchange counters typically charge a spread between 0.5% and 1.5%.
Yes. Licensed money changers in Sarai Shahzada (Kabul) handle high-volume cash transactions for major regional and international currencies. For rare currencies, exchanging via USD or EUR first offers better liquidity.
The cross rate is determined by global interbank foreign exchange markets, central bank benchmark auctions from Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), and monetary guidelines from Monetary Authority (CAD).
Travelers entering or departing Afghanistan must declare cash, traveler cheques, or gold instruments equal to or exceeding 10,000 USD (or equivalent foreign currency) at airport customs.
Find licensed money changers and regional currency trading centers.
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