🇲🇼Gold Rate in Malawi Today
The gold rate in Malawi today is MWK 191,289 per gram for 18K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up MWK 6,826 from the previous close. The MWK has weakened 49.203% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Gold rate in Malawi — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MWK 255,051 | MWK 233,797 | MWK 223,170 | MWK 191,289 | MWK 148,780 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MWK 7,932,987 | MWK 7,271,905 | MWK 6,941,364 | MWK 5,949,740 | MWK 4,627,576 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MWK 255,051,461 | MWK 233,797,172 | MWK 223,170,028 | MWK 191,288,595 | MWK 148,780,019 |
All figures in MWK (Kwacha). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 18K per gram in Malawi
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current MWK exchange rate.
| Date | 18K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | MWK 194,454 | +MWK 6,826 | 3.64% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MWK 187,629 | +MWK 1,118 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MWK 186,511 | +MWK 5,127 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MWK 181,384 | -MWK 2,152 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MWK 183,536 | +MWK 1,554 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MWK 181,983 | +MWK 697.94 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MWK 181,285 | -MWK 1,882 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MWK 183,167 | +MWK 1,076 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MWK 182,091 | +MWK 880.75 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MWK 181,210 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Malawi — questions
What is the gold rate in Malawi today?
The gold rate in Malawi today is MWK 191,289 per gram for 18K, and MWK 255,051 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current MWK exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Malawi?
One gram of 24K gold costs MWK 255,051 in Malawi, and 22K costs MWK 233,797 per gram. 18K works out at MWK 191,289.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Malawi?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is MWK 21,254 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 5 hours ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.