Gold Spot Price (gold/SAR)
SAR 17,974.16
per troy ounce
Gold & Silver
1 oz
SAR 17,974.16
1 gr
SAR 577.88
1 kg
SAR 577,882.31
Prev Close
SAR 18,118.54
Open
SAR 17,974.16
Day High
SAR 18,109.89
Day Low
SAR 17,764.31
1 oz
SAR 297.43
1 gr
SAR 9.56
1 kg
SAR 9,562.57
Prev Close
SAR 303.00
Open
SAR 297.43
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 17,974.16/ troy oz
| Period | Start Price | Change | Change (%) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | SAR 17,974.16 | -SAR 144.37 | -0.80% | |
| 1 Week | SAR 17,842.69 | +SAR 131.47 | +0.74% | |
| 1 Month | SAR 16,853.19 | +SAR 1,120.97 | +6.65% | |
| 3 Months | SAR 18,003.00 | -SAR 28.84 | -0.16% | |
| 6 Months | SAR 16,347.75 | +SAR 1,626.41 | +9.95% | |
| 1 Year | SAR 12,549.00 | +SAR 5,425.16 | +43.23% | |
| Since 2026 | SAR 16,355.81 | +SAR 1,618.35 | +9.89% | |
| Since 2025 | SAR 10,008.75 | +SAR 7,965.41 | +79.58% | |
| Since 2024 | SAR 7,775.25 | +SAR 10,198.91 | +131.17% | |
| Since 2023 | SAR 6,922.87 | +SAR 11,051.29 | +159.63% | |
| Since 2022 | SAR 6,750.37 | +SAR 11,223.79 | +166.27% |
Market Summary
| Metal | Price | Prev Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold (XAU) | SAR 17,974.16 | SAR 18,118.54 | SAR 18,109.89 | SAR 17,764.31 | Today -144.37 (-0.80%) |
Silver (XAG) | SAR 297.43 | SAR 303.00 | SAR 302.92 | SAR 294.92 | Today -5.57 (-1.84%) |