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πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΌMalawian Kwacha to US Dollar

MWK to USD β€” used in Malawi.
1 USD =
1,746.79 MWK
1 MWK =
0.000572 USD
MWK symbol
MK
USD symbol
$

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the Malawian Kwacha (MWK) and the US Dollar (USD). The Malawian Kwacha is used in Malawi. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 β€” for live rates when sending money or exchanging cash, check your bank, Wise, or XE.

Conversion Table

Common amounts converted both directions at today's reference rate.

MWK β†’ USD

MWKUSD
1 MWK0.000572 USD
5 MWK0.002862 USD
10 MWK0.005725 USD
25 MWK0.014312 USD
50 MWK0.028624 USD
100 MWK0.057248 USD
250 MWK0.14312 USD
500 MWK0.286239 USD
1,000 MWK0.572479 USD
5,000 MWK2.8624 USD

USD β†’ MWK

USDMWK
1 USD1,746.79 MWK
5 USD8,733.95 MWK
10 USD17,467.90 MWK
25 USD43,669.75 MWK
50 USD87,339.50 MWK
100 USD174,679.00 MWK
250 USD436,697.50 MWK
500 USD873,395.00 MWK
1,000 USD1,746,790.00 MWK
5,000 USD8,733,950.00 MWK

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 100 MWK in USD?

100 MWK is approximately 0.057248 USD at the reference rate of 1 USD β‰ˆ 1,746.79 MWK. Rates move daily β€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the Malawian Kwacha pegged to the US Dollar?

Most African currencies either float freely or are pegged to a major reference currency, often the US dollar or euro. See the full Malawian Kwacha guide for its specific exchange rate regime and how that affects its rate against the US Dollar.

What's the best way to exchange MWK for USD?

Banks, licensed forex bureaus, and services like Wise or Revolut typically offer better rates than airport kiosks. Compare the mid-market rate shown here against what you're quoted before exchanging.

Where can I find rates for other currency pairs?

The African Currencies directory covers all 54 African countries, with USD, EUR and GBP conversions for each.

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