Pakistan · PKR · August 2018
Gold Price in Pakistan — August 2018
In August 2018, the gold price in Pakistan closed at approximately Rs166,739 per troy ounce, equivalent to Rs62,528 per tola or Rs5,361 per gram. This represents a -1.35% change on the month (Rs169,027 open → Rs166,739 close).
Open
Rs169,027
per troy ounce
Close
Rs166,739
per troy ounce
High
Rs169,027
per troy ounce
Low
Rs163,397
per troy ounce
All unit prices at August 2018 close — Pakistan
| Unit | Weight | Closing PKR price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | Rs166,739 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | Rs5,361 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | Rs53,608 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | Rs5,360,768 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | Rs62,528 |
Karat-purity breakdown at August 2018 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KPAKISTAN STD | Rs5,355 | Rs62,465 |
| 22K | Rs4,910 | Rs57,276 |
| 21K | Rs4,691 | Rs54,712 |
| 18K | Rs4,021 | Rs46,896 |
| 14K | Rs3,136 | Rs36,579 |
| 10K | Rs2,235 | Rs26,074 |
Daily gold price in PKR — August 2018
The Pakistan gold market
Pakistan's retail gold trade is dominated by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gemmi & Jewellery Association (APSGJA). The standard quoted unit is the tola (11.664 g) and 24-karat purity. Local prices typically sit a few percent above international spot due to import duties, sales tax (currently 17%), and dealer making charges (3–8%). The State Bank of Pakistan periodically auctions gold reserves which can cause short-term price action divergent from international spot.
Standard quote unit
tola
Common purity
24K
Currency
PKR (Rs)
Daily gold price — August 2018, Pakistan
Rs169,027
$1,219.00/oz
Rs168,541
$1,215.50/oz
Rs168,652
$1,216.30/oz
Rs168,886
$1,217.99/oz
Rs167,737
$1,209.70/oz
Rs168,111
$1,212.40/oz
Rs167,723
$1,209.60/oz
Rs168,389
$1,214.40/oz
Rs168,389
$1,214.40/oz
Rs168,331
$1,213.98/oz
Rs166,447
$1,200.40/oz
Rs165,976
$1,197.00/oz
Rs163,896
$1,182.00/oz
Rs163,674
$1,180.40/oz
Rs163,397
$1,178.40/oz
Rs165,134
$1,190.92/oz
Rs164,229
$1,184.40/oz
Rs165,144
$1,191.00/oz
Rs165,934
$1,196.70/oz
Rs165,338
$1,192.40/oz
Rs166,073
$1,197.70/oz
Rs168,119
$1,212.45/oz
Rs166,073
$1,197.70/oz
Rs168,098
$1,212.30/oz
Rs166,974
$1,204.20/oz
Rs166,018
$1,197.30/oz
Rs166,739
$1,202.50/oz
How Pakistan gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The PKR/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2018 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every PKR figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × PKR/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all August 2018 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in Pakistan, add the country-specific levies described in the “Pakistangold market” section above.
FAQ — Pakistan gold price in August 2018
What was the gold price in Pakistan in August 2018?
In August 2018, gold in Pakistan opened at Rs169,027/oz and closed at Rs166,739/oz — a move of -1.35% on the month. Per tola: ≈Rs62,528; per gram: ≈Rs5,361; per 10g: ≈Rs53,608.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan in August 2018?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan at the August 2018 close was approximately Rs62,528, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,202.50/oz times the 2018-end PKR/USD exchange rate of 138.66. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan in August 2018?
Pakistan's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per tola. At the August 2018 close, that worked out to approximately Rs62,465 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
PKR prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for August 2018 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2018-end PKR/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The Rs figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to PKR at the 2018-end exchange rate. Pakistan's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to PKR at the 2018-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in Pakistan before transacting.