Afghanistan Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Afghanistan's exchange rate was 76.81 in 2020, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2020.
Overview
Afghanistan's exchange rate stood at 76.81 in 2020, a decline of +0.92 from 2019. Afghanistan ranked 141st globally.
Afghanistan's exchange rate has fluctuated significantly over the 61 years of available data, with the latest value in 2020 standing at 76.81, ranking 141st globally. The country experienced its all-time peak in 2019 with an exchange rate of 77.74, while the trough was recorded in 1962 at 17.20. In comparison to its peers, Afghanistan's exchange rate is closely aligned with that of the Kyrgyz Republic, which had an exchange rate of 77.35, and slightly higher than India's 74.10. The exchange rate has been relatively stable in recent years, with only a slight decrease from the peak in 2019. As the country continues to navigate its economic challenges, a shift in the trend would likely require significant improvements in trade balances or foreign investment, which could potentially alter the trajectory of Afghanistan's exchange rate in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 76.81 | −0.92 | #141 |
| 2019 | 77.74 | +5.65 | #141 |
| 2018 | 72.08 | +4.06 | #142 |
| 2017 | 68.03 | +0.16 | #141 |
| 2016 | 67.87 | +6.72 | #142 |
| 2015 | 61.14 | +3.90 | #140 |
| 2014 | 57.25 | +1.87 | #141 |
| 2013 | 55.38 | +4.46 | #141 |
| 2012 | 50.92 | +4.17 | #141 |
| 2011 | 46.75 | +0.29 | #144 |
| 2010 | 46.45 | −3.87 | #141 |
| 2009 | 50.33 | +0.08 | #142 |
| 2008 | 50.25 | +0.29 | #142 |
| 2007 | 49.96 | +0.04 | #142 |
| 2006 | 49.93 | +0.43 | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's exchange rate was 76.81 in 2020. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's exchange rate peaked at 77.74 in 2019.
The lowest exchange rate in Afghanistan was 17.20 in 1960.
Afghanistan ranks 141st globally in exchange rate as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
The exchange rate of Afghanistan in 2020 was 76.81. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_exchange-rate,
title = {Afghanistan Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}