MDL: Moldovan Leu
National currency of Afghanistan managed and regulated by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.
Historical exchange rate movements based on central bank benchmarks and interbank market liquidity.
Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.
| Moldovan Leu (MDL) | Afghan Afghani (AFN) |
|---|---|
| 1 MDL | 3.70 AFN |
| 5 MDL | 18.48 AFN |
| 10 MDL | 36.96 AFN |
| 25 MDL | 92.40 AFN |
| 50 MDL | 184.80 AFN |
| 100 MDL | 369.60 AFN |
| 200 MDL | 739.19 AFN |
| 250 MDL | 923.99 AFN |
| 500 MDL | 1,847.98 AFN |
| 1,000 MDL | 3,695.96 AFN |
| 2,500 MDL | 9,239.91 AFN |
| 5,000 MDL | 18,479.82 AFN |
| 10,000 MDL | 36,959.64 AFN |
| Afghan Afghani (AFN) | Moldovan Leu (MDL) |
|---|---|
| 1 AFN | 0.27 MDL |
| 5 AFN | 1.35 MDL |
| 10 AFN | 2.71 MDL |
| 25 AFN | 6.76 MDL |
| 50 AFN | 13.53 MDL |
| 100 AFN | 27.06 MDL |
| 200 AFN | 54.11 MDL |
| 250 AFN | 67.64 MDL |
| 500 AFN | 135.28 MDL |
| 1,000 AFN | 270.57 MDL |
| 2,500 AFN | 676.41 MDL |
| 5,000 AFN | 1,352.83 MDL |
| 10,000 AFN | 2,705.65 MDL |
Transparent cost comparison for sending or exchanging 1,000 MDL
| Provider / Channel | Exchange Rate (MDL/AFN) | Estimated FX Spread | Recipient Gets (for 1,000 MDL) | Difference vs Mid-Market |
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LocalExchangeRates (Baseline)
Pure Mid-Market Interbank Wholesale Rate
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3.6960 | 0.00% (Zero Markup) | 3,695.96 AFN | Benchmark |
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Sarai Shahzada Licensed Dealers (Kabul)
Premier Cash FX Trading Hub in Afghanistan
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3.6682 | ~0.75% Retail Spread | 3,668.24 AFN | -27.72 AFN |
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Licensed Money Service Providers (MSPs)
DAB-Regulated Remittance & Hawala Networks
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3.6516 | ~1.20% Transfer Spread | 3,651.61 AFN | -44.35 AFN |
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Commercial Afghan Bank Wire (SWIFT)
AIB / Kabul Bank / Ghazanfar Bank
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3.5777 | ~3.20% + Wire Fees | 3,577.69 AFN | -118.27 AFN |
Searches for 1 MDL to AFN, convert MDL to AFN, and MDL AFN rate refer to the same interbank calculation: the amount of Afghan Afghani received per Moldovan Leu. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 MDL = 3.6960 AFN (inverse: 1 AFN = 0.2706 MDL), key considerations for individuals and remitters include:
Monetary specifications and regulatory details for Moldovan Leu and Afghan Afghani.
National currency of Afghanistan managed and regulated by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
Official monetary unit of Moldova overseen by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
When converting between Moldovan Leu (MDL) 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 MDL to AFN conversion, market spreads, and remittance guidelines.
At today's interbank rate (1 MDL = 3.6960 AFN), 10,000 MDL converts to approximately 36,959.64 AFN (inverse: 1 AFN = 0.2706 MDL). 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 National Bank of Moldova (NBM).
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.
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