Gold Price TodayHow to read gold price charts and historical tables
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A historical chart answers a different question from a current quote. Start with the currency, weight unit and latest stored date rather than assuming the last point represents today.
Check coverage before interpreting the line
GoldPrice.Today charts use stored daily observations. The available series is limited to the most recent 3,700 stored rows for supported chart currencies. Range controls select a number of observations; calendar coverage can differ if dates are missing.
The 10D control selects ten observations. Longer controls approximate a month, quarter or year using stored rows. These are not second-by-second or intraday charts. If the latest stored date is old, the line does not describe the period after that date.
Understand the currency and weight
The home chart is in USD per troy ounce. A location chart converts the stored reference into its currency and its selected gram or ounce unit. Compare charts using the same unit if you want to isolate a price difference.
A local-currency chart reflects both the USD reference and exchange rates. A visually different path does not necessarily mean the country has a separate underlying gold market quote.
Read yearly summaries correctly
The home page groups its available daily observations by year. The average is the arithmetic mean of stored values, and the minimum and maximum are the lowest and highest stored observations. They are not guaranteed intraday extremes.
Coverage dates matter for the first and last years. A partial year should not be compared with a complete year as if both contained the same period. We show coverage dates so you can see what is included.
Separate presentation from measurement
A smooth line joins discrete observations; it does not create extra price measurements between them. Hover to inspect a stored point, use the range controls to change the view and download a PNG when you need a copy.
A forecast is a model output, not a continuation of measured history. Read the forecast assumptions separately before interpreting it alongside a historical chart.
Sources and further reading
Educational information only. Calculations estimate metal value and do not certify purity or establish a seller’s final price. Read the disclaimer.