In a surprising twist, the Afghan Afghani (AFN) has outperformed both the Indian and Pakistani rupees, despite Afghanistan being one of the world’s poorest and most unstable nations.

According to XE.com, 1 AFN equals INR 1.32, meaning 1 lakh Afghani is worth about ₹1.33 lakh in India.

This has raised eyebrows across the region, as Afghanistan — currently under Taliban rule — continues to grapple with poverty, human rights crises, and growing tensions with Pakistan.

Deadly border clashes between the two countries have made global headlines, but the Afghan currency’s unexpected strength is also drawing attention.

Why the Afghani Is Stronger

The surprising strength of the Afghani stems from strict currency control policies enforced by the Taliban since taking power in 2021.

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