🇲🇼Platinum Rate in Southern Region Today
The platinum rate in Southern Region today is MWK 70,057 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up MWK 2,090 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.
Platinum rate in Southern Region — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MWK 70,057 | MWK 64,219 | MWK 61,300 | MWK 52,542 | MWK 40,866 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MWK 2,179,006 | MWK 1,997,422 | MWK 1,906,630 | MWK 1,634,254 | MWK 1,271,087 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MWK 70,056,666 | MWK 64,218,611 | MWK 61,299,583 | MWK 52,542,500 | MWK 40,866,389 |
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 70,068 | +MWK 2,090 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MWK 67,978 | +MWK 1,054 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MWK 66,923 | +MWK 2,829 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MWK 64,094 | -MWK 2,046 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MWK 66,140 | +MWK 1,169 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MWK 64,970 | +MWK 920.72 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MWK 64,050 | -MWK 1,333 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MWK 65,383 | +MWK 568.03 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MWK 64,814 | +MWK 48.26 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MWK 64,766 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Southern Region — questions
What is the platinum rate in Southern Region today?
The platinum rate in Southern Region today is MWK 70,057 per gram for 24K, and MWK 70,057 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 platinum costs MWK 70,057 in Southern Region, and 22K costs MWK 64,219 per gram. 18K works out at MWK 52,542.
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 5,838 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 9 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.