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Sunday, 26 July 2026
23:39:04 AFT
State: Paktia
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
District: Shwāk

💰 Afghan Afghani (AFN) — Shwak, Paktia Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Shwak, Paktia, Afghanistan is the Afghan Afghani (AFN), represented by the symbol ؋. This page provides live AFN exchange rates for Shwak against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Shwak, accurate AFN conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the AFN exchange rate for international trade with Shwak • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Afghanistan operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Asia markets.

Shwak is a city in Paktia, Afghanistan, located in Asia. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Shwak are conducted using the Afghan Afghani (AFN) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Afghanistan. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the Paktia Currency page or the Afghanistan Currency page.

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💰 Afghan Afghani Currency Profile — Shwak, Paktia

Afghan Afghani (AFN) is the official legal tender of Afghanistan, used across all cities including Shwak. Identified by the currency symbol ؋ and the ISO 4217 code AFN, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Shwak. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Shwak, Paktia.

Currency Name Afghan Afghani
ISO 4217 Code AFN
Currency Symbol ؋
City Shwak
State Paktia
Country Afghanistan
Continent Asia

🔁 Live AFN Currency Converter — Shwak

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⏰ Rates as of Jul 26, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Shwak, Paktia (in AFN)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Shwak, converted to Afghan Afghani (AFN) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 26, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold) ؋ 8,672.82 ؋ 86,728.24 ؋ 101,158.12
22K (916, Jewellery Standard) ؋ 7,944.31 ؋ 79,443.07 ؋ 92,660.84
18K (750) ؋ 6,504.62 ؋ 65,046.18 ؋ 75,868.59
🥈 Silver (999 Fine) Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Kilogram
Fine Silver ؋ 124.36 ؋ 1,243.57 ؋ 124,356.82

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to AFN. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Shwak typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 AFN Exchange Rates — Shwak, Paktia

Live AFN exchange rates for Shwak — showing exactly how much 1 ؋ Afghan Afghani is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 AFN). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current AFN conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Shwak, Paktia.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 26, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

Currency Code 1 AFN = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.01501 = 66.5000 AFN
EuroEUR0.01321 = 75.6371 AFN
Japanese YenJPY2.46411 = 0.4058 AFN
British Pound SterlingGBP0.01131 = 88.5747 AFN
Chinese YuanCNY0.10181 = 9.8196 AFN
Australian DollarAUD0.02151 = 46.4170 AFN
Canadian DollarCAD0.02121 = 47.1548 AFN
Swiss FrancCHF0.01231 = 81.2388 AFN
Mexican PesoMXN0.26291 = 3.8033 AFN
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💱 Afghan Afghani VS Major World Currencies — Shwak

Compare the Afghan Afghani (AFN) — the currency used in Shwak, Paktia — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This AFN vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 ؋ buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Shwak imports and exports, benchmarking AFN strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Afghanistan.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 26, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
؋ 1 = $ 0.0150$ 1 = ؋ 66.5000
🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
؋ 1 = € 0.0132€ 1 = ؋ 75.6371
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
؋ 1 = ¥ 2.4641¥ 1 = ؋ 0.4058
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
؋ 1 = £ 0.0113£ 1 = ؋ 88.5747
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
؋ 1 = ¥ 0.1018¥ 1 = ؋ 9.8196

💡 Need more conversions? Use our Currency Converter Tool for hourly-updated rates, historical data and calculations for 100+ currencies.

🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — AFN

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Afghan Afghani (AFN) — the currency used in Shwak, Paktia — currently ranks #96 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 41% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Asia, AFN ranks #26 of 50 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: AFN currently trades at 66.5000 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 95 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than AFN), and 66 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places AFN at rank #96 = 1 + 95 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How AFN Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below AFN by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank Currency Value per US Dollar
#94 PHP — Philippine Peso 61.6850 per $1
#95 MZN — Mozambican Metical 63.9000 per $1
#96 AFN — Afghan Afghani ⬤ (this page) 66.5000 per $1
#97 GMD — Gambian Dalasi 74.0000 per $1
#98 RUB — Russian Ruble 78.1757 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Asia — Shwak Currency

See how the Afghan Afghani (AFN) — used in Shwak, Afghanistan — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Asia. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Afghanistan's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 26, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
IndiaINR
Indian rupee
؋ 1 = ₹ 1.4497₹ 1 = ؋ 0.6898
ChinaCNY
Chinese yuan
؋ 1 = ¥ 0.1018¥ 1 = ؋ 9.8196
IndonesiaIDR
Indonesian rupiah
؋ 1 = Rp 269.4974Rp 1 = ؋ 0.0037
PakistanPKR
Pakistani rupee
؋ 1 = ₨ 4.1784₨ 1 = ؋ 0.2393
BangladeshBDT
Bangladeshi taka
؋ 1 = ৳ 1.8555৳ 1 = ؋ 0.5390
JapanJPY
Japanese yen
؋ 1 = ¥ 2.4641¥ 1 = ؋ 0.4058
PhilippinesPHP
Philippine piso
؋ 1 = ₱ 0.9276₱ 1 = ؋ 1.0781
VietnamVND
Vietnamese dong
؋ 1 = ₫ 395.7840₫ 1 = ؋ 0.0025

🌍 Planning to travel or trade in Asia? Compare exchange rates and use our currency converter for accurate regional conversions.

؋ AFN Quick Snapshot
1 USD؋ 66.50
1 EUR؋ 75.64
1 GBP؋ 88.57
🥳 Gold 22K/g؋ 7,944
🎯 Global Rank#96/162

💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading AFN in Shwak

💰 Everyday Payments in Shwak

Shops, transport and services across Shwak, Paktia price everything in Afghan Afghani (AFN), marked with the ؋ symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Shwak runs on the exact same money as the rest of Afghanistan. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Shwak can budget straight from the AFN exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the AFN Rate for Shwak Deals

A swing in the AFN rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Shwak. Companies buying from or selling into Shwak track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Shwak

Travellers flying or driving into Shwak get a smoother trip by converting cash to AFN (؋) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Shwak. Check the AFN vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Shwak's Place in Paktia's Currency Zone

Shwak is one of the commercial points of Paktia where AFN circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Afghanistan. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Paktia Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Shwak

Exporters shipping out of Shwak and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the AFN conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time AFN movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View Asia regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Shwak.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Shwak

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Shwak needs today's AFN rate, not last week's. The AFN rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across Asia. See AFN vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Shwak price 22K gold off the same AFN rate used throughout this page — roughly ؋ 7,944/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

🔎 Related City & State Tools

🗺 Shwak Map View the Shwak satellite map with precise GPS coordinates for location intelligence.
📍 Nearby Cities Explore cities near Shwak for distance, direction and market-research context.
✈️ Shwak Travel Guide Access the travel standards guide for electrical plugs, driving rules and emergency numbers.
🌐 Paktia & Afghanistan Compare rates on the Paktia currency page or the Afghanistan currency page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Money & AFN in Shwak

What currency do I need in Shwak?

Shwak, like every city in Paktia and across Afghanistan, runs on the Afghan Afghani (ISO code AFN, symbol ؋). Carry or exchange into AFN before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.


What's today's AFN to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current AFN/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated AFN to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Shwak.


Does Shwak use a different currency than the rest of Paktia?

No — Shwak shares the same AFN currency as every other city in Paktia and across Afghanistan. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Shwak.


Which world currencies can I compare against AFN here?

This page tracks AFN against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the AFN vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Shwak.


How does the AFN rate affect prices and business in Shwak?

When AFN weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Shwak, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Shwak.


What is today's gold rate in Shwak?

Gold pricing in Shwak follows the national AFN rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly ؋ 7,944/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.


Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Shwak?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Shwak accept major international cards for withdrawals in AFN. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.