🇲🇼Gold Rate in Southern Region Today
The gold rate in Southern Region today is MWK 255,051 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up MWK 9,101 from the previous close. Rates across Southern Region follow the national Malawi market, since gold is priced internationally and converted at the same exchange rate. 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 Southern Region — 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 · 24K per gram in Southern Region
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 | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | MWK 259,272 | +MWK 9,101 | 3.64% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MWK 250,171 | +MWK 1,490 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MWK 248,681 | +MWK 6,835 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MWK 241,846 | -MWK 2,869 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MWK 244,715 | +MWK 2,072 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MWK 242,643 | +MWK 930.59 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MWK 241,713 | -MWK 2,509 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MWK 244,222 | +MWK 1,435 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MWK 242,787 | +MWK 1,174 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MWK 241,613 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Southern Region — questions
What is the gold rate in Southern Region today?
The gold rate in Southern Region today is MWK 255,051 per gram for 24K, 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 Southern Region?
One gram of 24K gold costs MWK 255,051 in Southern Region, and 22K costs MWK 233,797 per gram. 18K works out at MWK 191,289.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Southern Region?
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 4 hours ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.