Historic Malawian kwacha South African rand

Malawian kwacha south african rand history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.011435 (22/01/2024) and the lowest 0.011413 (22/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.19.

MWK ZAR average rate for January 2024 is 0.01121, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -3.83 %.

01 January 20241 MWK = 0.0109 ZAR
02 January 20241 MWK = 0.0109 ZAR
03 January 20241 MWK = 0.0112 ZAR
04 January 20241 MWK = 0.0112 ZAR
05 January 20241 MWK = 0.0112 ZAR
06 January 20241 MWK = 0.0112 ZAR
07 January 20241 MWK = 0.0112 ZAR
08 January 20241 MWK = 0.0111 ZAR
09 January 20241 MWK = 0.0111 ZAR
10 January 20241 MWK = 0.0111 ZAR
11 January 20241 MWK = 0.0112 ZAR
12 January 20241 MWK = 0.0111 ZAR
14 January 20241 MWK = 0.0112 ZAR
15 January 20241 MWK = 0.0111 ZAR
16 January 20241 MWK = 0.0111 ZAR
17 January 20241 MWK = 0.0113 ZAR
18 January 20241 MWK = 0.0115 ZAR
19 January 20241 MWK = 0.0114 ZAR
22 January 20241 MWK = 0.0113 ZAR
23 January 20241 MWK = 0.0115 ZAR
24 January 20241 MWK = 0.0114 ZAR
25 January 20241 MWK = 0.0113 ZAR
26 January 20241 MWK = 0.0113 ZAR
28 January 20241 MWK = 0.0113 ZAR
29 January 20241 MWK = 0.0112 ZAR
30 January 20241 MWK = 0.0113 ZAR
31 January 20241 MWK = 0.0113 ZAR

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.

23/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

The rand experienced significant volatility and depreciation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the country's economy and trade balance.

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.

15/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact

The rand plunged against major currencies due to the global financial crisis and concerns about South Africa's economic stability.

09/11/2001: Rand Weakens to Record Low

The rand weakened to an all-time low against the US dollar, due to global economic uncertainty and domestic political concerns.

10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes

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

01/01/1995: Establishment of Reserve Bank Independence

The South African Reserve Bank gained independence, allowing it to have more control over monetary policy.

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.

27/04/1994: First Democratic Elections

The first democratic elections were held in South Africa, marking the end of apartheid and bringing political stability, positively affecting the rand's value.

01/08/1982: Currency Decimalization

The rand was decimalized, with 1 rand being equal to 100 cents.

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.

14/09/1961: Introduction of the Rand

The South African rand was introduced as the official currency, replacing the South African pound.