1 MWK to LAK Exchange Rate Today — Convert Malawian Kwacha to Laotian Kip
. Type your Malawian Kwacha amount and this MWK to LAK currency converter shows the live exchange rate and Converted Amount in Laotian Kip — the same mid-market rate banks quote, not a marked-up one. Hit swap for LAK to MWK. See the convert Manx pound (imp) to Jamaican Dollar (jmd) too.
Current MWK to LAK Exchange Rate — Live Mid-Market Rate
As of 2026-09-11 12:22:06 UTC, 1 Malawian Kwacha (MWK) equals 12.851321581 Laotian Kip (LAK). That's the MWK to LAK mid-market rate — the midpoint between the global buy and sell price, before any bank markup or transfer spread. It's the fairest benchmark for a Malawian Kwacha to Laotian Kip money transfer, remittance or travel-money budget. See the zar/twd exchange rate too.
Quoted in ₭, it's the same interbank MWK/LAK rate the forex market references — so you know exactly how much 1 MWK is worth in Laotian Kip today. In symbol terms that's MK to ₭N, using the ISO 4217 codes MWK and LAK. The Laotian Kip is the official currency of LA, while the Malawian Kwacha is the money of MW.
Over the past 30 days the MWK has strengthened against the Laotian Kip.
Malawian Kwacha to Laotian Kip Exchange Rate Chart — 1-Year Weekly Trend
This Malawian Kwacha to Laotian Kip exchange rate chart plots the estimated weekly MWK/LAK trend over the past year, so you can see how the currency pair has moved beyond today's live mid-market rate. See the Congolese Franc (cdf) to Argentine Peso (ars) too.
Read it alongside the currency converter above to judge whether the MWK is trading strong or weak against the Laotian Kip before you exchange money, send a transfer or plan a forex trade — in other words, how many Laotian Kip a single Malawian Kwacha buys week to week. Longer swings in this pair usually track Malawian Kwacha and Laotian Kip central bank policy, inflation and forex demand.
Over the last 90 days the rate has trended downward (-1.40%).
MWK to Laotian Kip Conversion Table — Common Amounts
The MWK to LAK conversion table below lists common amounts — from 1 to 9,998 — converted both ways at today's rate, so you can check 1 MWK in LAK or a full transfer amount at a glance. Each row shows the Malawian Kwacha to Laotian Kip value and the reverse LAK to MWK rate — handy for quick currency-calculator checks without retyping.
Planning to send money, wire a bank transfer or just sanity-check MK to ₭N before you travel? The amounts below cover it.
| Amount (MWK) | MWK to LAK Exchange Rate | Amount (LAK) | LAK to MWK Exchange Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 MWK | 12.85132 LAK | 1 LAK | 0.07781 MWK |
| 8 MWK | 102.81057 LAK | 8 LAK | 0.6225 MWK |
| 18 MWK | 231.32379 LAK | 18 LAK | 1.40063 MWK |
| 28 MWK | 359.837 LAK | 28 LAK | 2.17876 MWK |
| 48 MWK | 616.86344 LAK | 48 LAK | 3.73502 MWK |
| 98 MWK | 1259.42951 LAK | 98 LAK | 7.62567 MWK |
| 198 MWK | 2544.56167 LAK | 198 LAK | 15.40698 MWK |
| 398 MWK | 5114.82599 LAK | 398 LAK | 30.96958 MWK |
| 798 MWK | 10255.35462 LAK | 798 LAK | 62.09478 MWK |
| 1598 MWK | 20536.41189 LAK | 1598 LAK | 124.34519 MWK |
| 3198 MWK | 41098.52642 LAK | 3198 LAK | 248.846 MWK |
| 6398 MWK | 82222.75548 LAK | 6398 LAK | 497.84763 MWK |
| 7998 MWK | 102784.87001 LAK | 7998 LAK | 622.34844 MWK |
| 8998 MWK | 115636.19159 LAK | 8998 LAK | 700.16145 MWK |
| 9998 MWK | 128487.51317 LAK | 9998 LAK | 777.97446 MWK |
Malawian Kwacha to LAK Rate Statistics — 7, 30 & 90-Day High, Low & Volatility
These MWK/LAK exchange rate statistics summarise the estimated high, low, average and volatility for the Malawian Kwacha to Laotian Kip pair over the last 7, 30 and 90 days — the kind of forex snapshot traders and remittance senders use to time a conversion and gauge how much the LAK rate typically swings around the interbank benchmark.
Because banks and money-transfer providers add a markup on top of this bank rate, watching the MWK/LAK range — nudged by central bank decisions — helps you spot a good day to exchange.
Over the last 7 days, MWK to LAK moved between 12.7898 and 12.8992. The average was 12.8343 with 0.85% volatility. Over the last 30 days, MWK to LAK moved between 12.5747 and 12.8992. The average was 12.7343 with 2.55% volatility. Over the last 90 days, MWK to LAK moved between 12.4828 and 13.0341. The average was 12.7759 with 4.32% volatility.
| Metric | Last 7 Days | Last 30 Days | Last 90 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 12.8992 | 12.8992 | 13.0341 |
| Low | 12.7898 | 12.5747 | 12.4828 |
| Average | 12.8343 | 12.7343 | 12.7759 |
| Change | +0.21% | +1.77% | -1.40% |
| Volatility | 0.85% | 2.55% | 4.32% |
Using the Malawian Kwacha (MWK) to Laotian Kip (LAK) Currency Converter
To use this Malawian Kwacha to Laotian Kip currency converter, enter the Malawian Kwacha amount and pick Laotian Kip as the target. The currency calculator (or conversion calculator) applies the real-time MWK/LAK exchange rate and shows the equivalent in Laotian Kip instantly — answering how much is Malawian Kwacha in Laotian Kip the moment you type.
Tap swap to flip it into a LAK to MWK converter. It's built for planning international money transfers and SWIFT wire payments, working out how much to send money abroad or overseas, budgeting travel money, comparing remittance quotes or checking a foreign exchange (forex) trade.
Key Features of the MWK/LAK Currency Converter
Here's what makes this MWK to LAK currency converter reliable for everyday exchange-rate checks, money transfers and forex planning:
- Real-Time Data: The converter pulls the latest Malawian Kwacha to LAK mid-market exchange rate, so the numbers you see reflect today's live market.
- User-Friendly Interface: Enter an amount and convert between this currency pair in seconds.
- Reliable Source: Rates are sourced from established financial data providers, the same ones banks and traders reference.
- Both Directions: Convert Malawian Kwacha to Laotian Kip and flip straight back to LAK → MWK — one tool for the whole MWK/LAK pair.
- Travel & Transfer Ready: Handy for ordering Laotian Kip banknotes, sending a wire transfer, or comparing the ISO 4217 pair MWK and LAK before a forex trade.