Precious metals price explorer

Why the chart looks different in each currency

Gold is priced globally in US dollars, so the price in other currencies is the dollar price multiplied by the exchange rate. When the dollar strengthens, gold often looks weaker in USD while staying flat or rising in EUR, GBP or JPY. Investors who think in their home currency should look at the chart in that currency, because that is what determines their real gain or loss. Japanese and British investors, for example, have often seen stronger gold returns in local terms than US investors over the past decade.

Gold versus silver, platinum and palladium

Switching metals on the same chart shows how differently they behave. Gold ($4,165.46) tends to rise in periods of uncertainty and falling real interest rates. Silver ($57.00) follows gold but with larger swings. Platinum ($1,640.40) and palladium ($1,113.54) are driven mostly by industrial demand, so they can fall while gold rises. Comparing the four helps you understand whether a move is specific to one metal or market-wide.

How to read the precious metals price chart

The interactive chart plots the spot price of the selected metal in the selected currency over the chosen time range. Switch between gold, silver, platinum and palladium, pick a currency, and choose a window from one day to the full archive. The vertical axis is the price per troy ounce; hover or tap on the line to see the exact value at any point.

For reference, the latest gold price is $4,165.46 per ounce, equal to $133.92 per gram. Silver is at $57.00, so the gold/silver ratio is about 73.1.

Choosing the right time range

The 1-day and 7-day views use intraday data and are best for timing a trade. The 30-day view smooths out noise and shows the short-term trend. The 1-year and all-time views use daily closing prices and are the right tool for judging long-term performance, inflation protection and cycles.

When you compare different currencies, remember that the line also reflects exchange-rate moves. Gold priced in EUR or JPY can rise even when it is flat in USD, if those currencies weaken against the dollar.

Calculating percentage change from the chart

To work out your own return, take the end price, subtract the start price, divide by the start price and multiply by 100. For example, if gold rose from $1,800 to $2,160 per ounce, the gain is (2,160 − 1,800) ÷ 1,800 × 100 = 20%.

Applied to a holding: a 100 g bar is worth $13,392.26 at today's price. A 5% move up or down would change its value by about $669.61.

Tips for chart-based decisions

Look for ranges rather than single points: many buyers average in over several weeks instead of trying to pick the exact low. Combine the chart with price alerts so you are notified when a level you care about is reached.

Charts show spot prices without premiums, taxes or storage costs. Use them for direction and timing, and use the calculator or bar and coin pages to estimate the actual cost of a purchase.

Check coverage before drawing conclusions

A chart label such as all available history describes a request, not a promise that every date exists. Look at the first and last observations and the number of points. This website samples longer series to keep pages small and fast, so a recorded high is the highest supplied observation, not necessarily the market’s absolute intraday extreme. An average of sampled points is not an official average of every daily closing benchmark. Missing dates do not mean the price was zero and are not silently filled with fabricated data.

Use a matching currency when assessing purchasing power. A USD chart may rise less or more than a local-currency chart because the exchange rate changes too. Separate this from your own transaction return: premiums paid at purchase, a dealer’s resale spread, storage and taxes can change the net result. If you need a price for tax, inheritance or accounting, check which benchmark and date the relevant authority accepts. A visual chart is a reference, not a certified valuation.

For a jewelry holding, convert the chosen ounce observation to grams and apply the net weight and tested gold fraction. A branded piece may have resale value beyond its fine metal, while stones and non-gold components cannot simply be valued using a gold line. The related calculators make the arithmetic visible. Keep the source date with your notes so the calculation can be reproduced later.