XDR: Special Drawing Rights
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.
| Special Drawing Rights (XDR) | Afghan Afghani (AFN) |
|---|---|
| 1 XDR | 93.34 AFN |
| 5 XDR | 466.72 AFN |
| 10 XDR | 933.45 AFN |
| 25 XDR | 2,333.62 AFN |
| 50 XDR | 4,667.23 AFN |
| 100 XDR | 9,334.46 AFN |
| 200 XDR | 18,668.93 AFN |
| 250 XDR | 23,336.16 AFN |
| 500 XDR | 46,672.32 AFN |
| 1,000 XDR | 93,344.64 AFN |
| 2,500 XDR | 233,361.61 AFN |
| 5,000 XDR | 466,723.22 AFN |
| 10,000 XDR | 933,446.45 AFN |
| Afghan Afghani (AFN) | Special Drawing Rights (XDR) |
|---|---|
| 1 AFN | 0.01 XDR |
| 5 AFN | 0.05 XDR |
| 10 AFN | 0.11 XDR |
| 25 AFN | 0.27 XDR |
| 50 AFN | 0.54 XDR |
| 100 AFN | 1.07 XDR |
| 200 AFN | 2.14 XDR |
| 250 AFN | 2.68 XDR |
| 500 AFN | 5.36 XDR |
| 1,000 AFN | 10.71 XDR |
| 2,500 AFN | 26.78 XDR |
| 5,000 AFN | 53.56 XDR |
| 10,000 AFN | 107.13 XDR |
Transparent cost comparison for sending or exchanging 10,000 XDR
| Provider / Channel | Exchange Rate (XDR/AFN) | Estimated FX Spread | Recipient Gets (for 10,000 XDR) | Difference vs Mid-Market |
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LocalExchangeRates (Baseline)
Pure Mid-Market Interbank Wholesale Rate
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93.3446 | 0.00% (Zero Markup) | 933,446.45 AFN | Benchmark |
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Sarai Shahzada Licensed Dealers (Kabul)
Premier Cash FX Trading Hub in Afghanistan
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92.6446 | ~0.75% Retail Spread | 926,445.60 AFN | -7,000.85 AFN |
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Licensed Money Service Providers (MSPs)
DAB-Regulated Remittance & Hawala Networks
|
92.2245 | ~1.20% Transfer Spread | 922,245.09 AFN | -11,201.36 AFN |
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Commercial Afghan Bank Wire (SWIFT)
AIB / Kabul Bank / Ghazanfar Bank
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90.3576 | ~3.20% + Wire Fees | 903,576.16 AFN | -29,870.29 AFN |
Searches for 1 XDR to AFN, convert XDR to AFN, and XDR AFN rate refer to the same interbank calculation: the amount of Afghan Afghani received per Special Drawing Rights. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 XDR = 93.3446 AFN (inverse: 1 AFN = 0.0107 XDR), key considerations for individuals and remitters include:
Monetary specifications and regulatory details for Special Drawing Rights and Afghan Afghani.
National currency of Afghanistan managed and regulated by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
Official monetary unit of International Monetary Fund (IMF) overseen by Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB).
When converting between Special Drawing Rights (XDR) 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 XDR to AFN conversion, market spreads, and remittance guidelines.
At today's interbank rate (1 XDR = 93.3446 AFN), 10,000 XDR converts to approximately 933,446.45 AFN (inverse: 1 AFN = 0.0107 XDR). 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 International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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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