Macau · MOP · May 2021
Gold Price in Macau — May 2021
In May 2021, the gold price in Macau closed at approximately MOP$15,261 per troy ounce, equivalent to MOP$5,723 per tola or MOP$491 per gram. This represents a +2.69% change on the month (MOP$14,862 open → MOP$15,261 close).
Open
MOP$14,862
per troy ounce
Close
MOP$15,261
per troy ounce
High
MOP$15,347
per troy ounce
Low
MOP$14,199
per troy ounce
All unit prices at May 2021 close — Macau
| Unit | Weight | Closing MOP price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | MOP$15,261 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | MOP$491 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | MOP$4,907 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | MOP$490,659 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | MOP$5,723 |
Karat-purity breakdown at May 2021 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KMACAU STD | MOP$490 | MOP$5,717 |
| 22K | MOP$449 | MOP$5,242 |
| 21K | MOP$429 | MOP$5,008 |
| 18K | MOP$368 | MOP$4,292 |
| 14K | MOP$287 | MOP$3,348 |
| 10K | MOP$205 | MOP$2,387 |
Daily gold price in MOP — May 2021
May 2021 gold market: Inflation fears drive gold to $1,900
BullishHot inflation data revived gold's inflation-hedge appeal.
Gold rallied strongly to around $1,900 in May after a much hotter-than-expected April US inflation report stoked fears that price pressures would prove persistent. A weaker dollar amplified the move.
What drove gold in May 2021
- hot April US CPI (released mid-May)
- weaker US dollar
- inflation-hedge demand
- Fed insisting inflation was 'transitory'
Key events in May 2021
- May 12Hot US CPI print stokes inflation fears; gold rallies
What happened next
The rally stalled abruptly in June when the Fed turned hawkish.
For gold buyers in Macau
May was gold's best stretch of 2021 — proof the metal still rallied hard on inflation, until the Fed pushed back.
The 2021 gold market: Consolidation below 2020 highs
Gold traded mostly sideways in 2021 between $1,680 and $1,950 as the Fed signaled coming tightening. Cryptocurrency mania peaked in November. Inflation began running above target. Year close: $1,829.
Key drivers in 2021
Crypto-boom drawing capital, Fed taper announcement, inflation rising, equity rally
2021 XAU/USD high
$1,945 (Jun)
2021 XAU/USD low
$1,676 (Mar)
Era context — The modern bull market (2019 to today)
Gold's second major bull market of the 21st century. Driven by COVID stimulus, Russia sanctions, central-bank accumulation at record levels, and the structural shift toward a multi-polar reserve system. New all-time highs reached repeatedly since 2020.
The Macau gold market
Macau retail gold prices are quoted in the local currency per gram for 24K and 22K purities, and per troy ounce for investment-grade bullion. Local rates usually sit above the international XAU/USD spot price after import duties, sales taxes, and jewellery making charges are applied. Use this archive as the international reference price; final retail rates depend on your dealer and the date's exchange rate.
Standard quote unit
gram
Common purity
24K
Currency
MOP (MOP$)
Daily gold price — May 2021, Macau
MOP$14,862
$1,850.26/oz
MOP$14,442
$1,798.07/oz
MOP$14,199
$1,767.70/oz
MOP$14,440
$1,797.80/oz
MOP$14,316
$1,782.30/oz
MOP$14,564
$1,813.20/oz
MOP$14,752
$1,836.60/oz
MOP$14,824
$1,845.54/oz
MOP$14,783
$1,840.50/oz
MOP$14,692
$1,829.10/oz
MOP$14,705
$1,830.70/oz
MOP$14,633
$1,821.80/oz
MOP$14,764
$1,838.10/oz
MOP$15,008
$1,868.53/oz
MOP$14,889
$1,853.70/oz
MOP$14,995
$1,866.80/oz
MOP$15,169
$1,888.50/oz
MOP$15,087
$1,878.30/oz
MOP$15,068
$1,875.90/oz
MOP$15,157
$1,887.07/oz
MOP$15,102
$1,880.20/oz
MOP$15,157
$1,887.00/oz
MOP$15,260
$1,899.80/oz
MOP$15,193
$1,891.50/oz
MOP$15,261
$1,900.00/oz
MOP$15,347
$1,910.66/oz
MOP$15,261
$1,900.00/oz
How Macau 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 MOP/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2021 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every MOP figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × MOP/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all May 2021 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 Macau, add the country-specific levies described in the “Macaugold market” section above.
FAQ — Macau gold price in May 2021
What was the gold price in Macau in May 2021?
In May 2021, gold in Macau opened at MOP$14,862/oz and closed at MOP$15,261/oz — a move of +2.69% on the month. Per tola: ≈MOP$5,723; per gram: ≈MOP$491; per 10g: ≈MOP$4,907.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Macau in May 2021?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Macau at the May 2021 close was approximately MOP$5,723, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,900.00/oz times the 2021-end MOP/USD exchange rate of 8.0322. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Macau in May 2021?
Macau's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the May 2021 close, that worked out to approximately MOP$490 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
MOP prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for May 2021 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2021-end MOP/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The MOP$ figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to MOP at the 2021-end exchange rate. Macau'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 MOP at the 2021-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 Macau before transacting.