Pakistan · PKR · May 2020
Gold Price in Pakistan — May 2020
In May 2020, the gold price in Pakistan closed at approximately Rs279,224 per troy ounce, equivalent to Rs104,711 per tola or Rs8,977 per gram. This represents a +1.68% change on the month (Rs274,617 open → Rs279,224 close).
Open
Rs274,617
per troy ounce
Close
Rs279,224
per troy ounce
High
Rs282,515
per troy ounce
Low
Rs270,711
per troy ounce
All unit prices at May 2020 close — Pakistan
| Unit | Weight | Closing PKR price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | Rs279,224 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | Rs8,977 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | Rs89,773 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | Rs8,977,252 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | Rs104,711 |
Karat-purity breakdown at May 2020 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KPAKISTAN STD | Rs8,968 | Rs104,606 |
| 22K | Rs8,223 | Rs95,915 |
| 21K | Rs7,855 | Rs91,622 |
| 18K | Rs6,733 | Rs78,533 |
| 14K | Rs5,252 | Rs61,256 |
| 10K | Rs3,744 | Rs43,664 |
Daily gold price in PKR — May 2020
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 — May 2020, Pakistan
Rs274,617
$1,715.91/oz
Rs274,268
$1,713.73/oz
Rs273,527
$1,709.10/oz
Rs272,007
$1,699.60/oz
Rs270,711
$1,691.50/oz
Rs272,727
$1,704.10/oz
Rs272,727
$1,704.10/oz
Rs274,046
$1,712.34/oz
Rs272,519
$1,702.80/oz
Rs272,455
$1,702.40/oz
Rs273,415
$1,708.40/oz
Rs277,128
$1,731.60/oz
Rs277,737
$1,735.40/oz
Rs282,515
$1,765.26/oz
Rs277,625
$1,734.70/oz
Rs278,153
$1,738.00/oz
Rs279,801
$1,748.30/oz
Rs276,056
$1,724.90/oz
Rs277,448
$1,733.60/oz
Rs277,773
$1,735.63/oz
Rs277,448
$1,733.60/oz
Rs275,320
$1,720.30/oz
Rs271,207
$1,694.60/oz
Rs274,856
$1,717.40/oz
Rs276,664
$1,728.70/oz
Rs279,224
$1,744.69/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 2020 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 May 2020 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 May 2020
What was the gold price in Pakistan in May 2020?
In May 2020, gold in Pakistan opened at Rs274,617/oz and closed at Rs279,224/oz — a move of +1.68% on the month. Per tola: ≈Rs104,711; per gram: ≈Rs8,977; per 10g: ≈Rs89,773.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan in May 2020?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Pakistan at the May 2020 close was approximately Rs104,711, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,744.69/oz times the 2020-end PKR/USD exchange rate of 160.0418. 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 May 2020?
Pakistan's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per tola. At the May 2020 close, that worked out to approximately Rs104,606 (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 May 2020 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2020-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 2020-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 2020-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.