Historic United States dollar Malawian kwacha

United States dollar malawian kwacha history for March 2024. The highest quote for this month is 1681.9 (01/03/2024) and the lowest 1680.15 (05/03/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.1.

USD MWK average rate for March 2024 is 1647.091, the change between 01/03/2024 and 31/03/2024 is +7.35 %.

01 March 20241 USD = 1666.00 MWK
03 March 20241 USD = 1666.73 MWK
04 March 20241 USD = 1674.24 MWK
05 March 20241 USD = 1680.24 MWK
06 March 20241 USD = 1680.15 MWK
07 March 20241 USD = 1666.00 MWK
08 March 20241 USD = 1672.35 MWK
10 March 20241 USD = 1543.58 MWK
11 March 20241 USD = 1678.04 MWK
12 March 20241 USD = 1543.58 MWK

13/05/2020: Introduction of New Thousand Kwacha Banknotes

Malawi introduced new banknotes with higher denominations to address issues of inflation and to streamline transactions in a cash-based economy.

01/05/2016: Currency Floatation

The Malawian government allowed the kwacha to float freely against other currencies, leading to a significant depreciation of the currency.

07/08/2012: Introduction of New Kwacha Coins

Malawi introduced new coins to replace smaller denominations of the kwacha banknotes, facilitating transactions and reducing the cost of producing money.

10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes

Malawi introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and to modernize the currency.

14/06/1994: Malawi's First Multiparty Democratic Elections

Malawi held its first multiparty democratic elections, leading to a political and economic transition which affected the value of the kwacha.

01/09/1979: First Devaluation of the Kwacha

The Malawian government devalued the kwacha by 30% in response to economic challenges and to promote exports.

06/07/1971: Introduction of the Malawian Kwacha

The Malawian Kwacha (MWK) was introduced as the official currency of Malawi, replacing the Malawian pound at a rate of 2 kwacha = 1 pound.