Bahrain · BHD · November 2022
Gold Price in Bahrain — November 2022
In November 2022, the gold price in Bahrain closed at approximately .د.ب659 per troy ounce, equivalent to .د.ب247 per tola or .د.ب21 per gram. This represents a +1.65% change on the month (.د.ب649 open → .د.ب659 close).
Open
.د.ب649
per troy ounce
Close
.د.ب659
per troy ounce
High
.د.ب667
per troy ounce
Low
.د.ب612
per troy ounce
All unit prices at November 2022 close — Bahrain
| Unit | Weight | Closing BHD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | .د.ب659 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | .د.ب21 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | .د.ب212 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | .د.ب21,197 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | .د.ب247 |
Karat-purity breakdown at November 2022 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KBAHRAIN STD | .د.ب21 | .د.ب247 |
| 22K | .د.ب19 | .د.ب226 |
| 21K | .د.ب19 | .د.ب216 |
| 18K | .د.ب16 | .د.ب185 |
| 14K | .د.ب12 | .د.ب145 |
| 10K | .د.ب9 | .د.ب103 |
Daily gold price in BHD — November 2022
November 2022 gold market: Soft inflation print sparks a sharp rebound
BullishA violent rebound on the first sign of cooling inflation.
Gold rallied strongly in November, climbing back toward $1,800 after a softer-than-expected US inflation report on November 10 sent the dollar tumbling and revived hopes that the Fed would slow its hikes. It was gold's best month of the year.
What drove gold in November 2022
- softer US CPI (Nov 10)
- dollar pullback
- Fed slowdown hopes
- renewed central-bank gold buying
Key events in November 2022
- Nov 10Cooler US inflation print; dollar drops, gold jumps
What happened next
The rebound carried gold into a quietly strong 2023, fuelled by record central-bank buying.
For gold buyers in Bahrain
November's reversal showed how violently gold can snap back once the market smells a Fed pause — rewarding buyers of the September–October lows.
The 2022 gold market: Russia sanctions and a paradigm shift
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. G7/EU froze $300 billion of Russian central-bank reserves — the most consequential monetary event since 1971. Central-bank gold buying hit a record 1,082 tonnes (highest ever). Year close: $1,824 despite Fed's aggressive tightening.
Key drivers in 2022
Russia sanctions, central-bank reserve freezing, Fed hikes to 4.5%, gold's structural role redefined
2022 XAU/USD high
$2,070 (Mar)
2022 XAU/USD low
$1,621 (Sep)
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 Bahrain gold market
Bahrain's retail gold trade centres on Manama Souq. 24K and 21K purities are standard. The kingdom applies a 10% VAT on jewellery making charges.
Standard quote unit
gram
Common purity
24K
Currency
BHD (.د.ب)
Daily gold price — November 2022, Bahrain
.د.ب649
$1,725.07/oz
.د.ب620
$1,649.60/oz
.د.ب612
$1,628.80/oz
.د.ب630
$1,674.40/oz
.د.ب632
$1,681.95/oz
.د.ب631
$1,679.00/oz
.د.ب631
$1,678.70/oz
.د.ب645
$1,715.30/oz
.د.ب656
$1,744.80/oz
.د.ب662
$1,759.40/oz
.د.ب667
$1,775.09/oz
.د.ب665
$1,768.90/oz
.د.ب666
$1,771.40/oz
.د.ب667
$1,773.00/oz
.د.ب661
$1,758.60/oz
.د.ب659
$1,751.60/oz
.د.ب659
$1,753.07/oz
.د.ب654
$1,740.40/oz
.د.ب655
$1,743.00/oz
.د.ب654
$1,740.20/oz
.د.ب660
$1,755.40/oz
.د.ب659
$1,751.90/oz
.د.ب663
$1,763.78/oz
.د.ب657
$1,746.60/oz
.د.ب659
$1,752.70/oz
.د.ب659
$1,753.50/oz
How Bahrain 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 BHD/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2022 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every BHD figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × BHD/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all November 2022 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 Bahrain, add the country-specific levies described in the “Bahraingold market” section above.
FAQ — Bahrain gold price in November 2022
What was the gold price in Bahrain in November 2022?
In November 2022, gold in Bahrain opened at .د.ب649/oz and closed at .د.ب659/oz — a move of +1.65% on the month. Per tola: ≈.د.ب247; per gram: ≈.د.ب21; per 10g: ≈.د.ب212.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Bahrain in November 2022?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Bahrain at the November 2022 close was approximately .د.ب247, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,753.50/oz times the 2022-end BHD/USD exchange rate of 0.376. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Bahrain in November 2022?
Bahrain's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the November 2022 close, that worked out to approximately .د.ب21 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
BHD prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for November 2022 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2022-end BHD/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 .د.ب figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to BHD at the 2022-end exchange rate. Bahrain'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 BHD at the 2022-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 Bahrain before transacting.