Gold Spot Price (gold/SAR)
SAR 18,015.88
per troy ounce
Gold & Silver
1 oz
SAR 18,015.88
1 gr
SAR 579.22
1 kg
SAR 579,223.60
Prev Close
SAR 18,118.54
Open
SAR 18,015.88
Day High
SAR 18,109.89
Day Low
SAR 17,764.31
1 oz
SAR 298.14
1 gr
SAR 9.59
1 kg
SAR 9,585.36
Prev Close
SAR 303.00
Open
SAR 298.14
Day High
SAR 302.92
Day Low
SAR 294.92
Current Situation
As of April 20, 2026, gold has dipped below $4,800, pressured by renewed Middle East tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which are lifting oil prices and the USD (FXStreet, Investing.com).
Key Drivers
- Middle East tensions: Strait of Hormuz issues are strengthening the USD and oil, weighing on gold.
- Fading Fed rate cuts: Expectations for cuts have fallen to 27%, stalling gold's recent rally (FXEmpire).
- Geopolitical outlook: UBS predicts a substantial rally if tensions linger and rates ease (via KitcoNewsNOW).
Short-Term Outlook (1-7 days)
Downward pressure likely persists with current tensions and low rate-cut odds; watch $4,800 as key support and $4,870 as recent resistance.
Long-Term Outlook (1-3 months)
Bullish trend intact per UBS and Kitco analysts, with potential for 20% gains above current levels in 2026 if uncertainty remains elevated.
What to Watch
- Resolution or escalation of Strait of Hormuz tensions.
- Updates on Fed rate cut probabilities.
- China's potential sulfuric acid export halt and critical minerals shifts (hot on X via GoldTelegraph_).
(Medium confidence overall.)
Current price: SAR 18,015.88/ troy oz
| Period | Start Price | Change | Change (%) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | SAR 18,015.88 | -SAR 102.66 | -0.57% | |
| 1 Week | SAR 17,842.69 | +SAR 173.19 | +0.97% | |
| 1 Month | SAR 16,853.19 | +SAR 1,162.69 | +6.90% | |
| 3 Months | SAR 18,003.00 | +SAR 12.88 | +0.07% | |
| 6 Months | SAR 16,347.75 | +SAR 1,668.13 | +10.20% | |
| 1 Year | SAR 12,549.00 | +SAR 5,466.88 | +43.56% | |
| Since 2026 | SAR 16,355.81 | +SAR 1,660.07 | +10.15% | |
| Since 2025 | SAR 10,008.75 | +SAR 8,007.13 | +80.00% | |
| Since 2024 | SAR 7,775.25 | +SAR 10,240.63 | +131.71% | |
| Since 2023 | SAR 6,922.87 | +SAR 11,093.01 | +160.24% | |
| Since 2022 | SAR 6,750.37 | +SAR 11,265.51 | +166.89% |
Market Summary
| Metal | Price | Prev Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold (XAU) | SAR 18,015.88 | SAR 18,118.54 | SAR 18,109.89 | SAR 17,764.31 | Today -102.66 (-0.57%) |
Silver (XAG) | SAR 298.14 | SAR 303.00 | SAR 302.92 | SAR 294.92 | Today -4.86 (-1.60%) |