Sri Lanka · LKR · February 2023
Gold Price in Sri Lanka — February 2023
In February 2023, the gold price in Sri Lanka closed at approximately Rs590,402 per troy ounce, equivalent to Rs221,404 per tola or Rs18,982 per gram. This represents a -5.26% change on the month (Rs623,181 open → Rs590,402 close).
Open
Rs623,181
per troy ounce
Close
Rs590,402
per troy ounce
High
Rs623,181
per troy ounce
Low
Rs586,002
per troy ounce
All unit prices at February 2023 close — Sri Lanka
| Unit | Weight | Closing LKR price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | Rs590,402 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | Rs18,982 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | Rs189,819 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | Rs18,981,863 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | Rs221,404 |
Karat-purity breakdown at February 2023 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KSRI LANKA STD | Rs18,963 | Rs221,183 |
| 22K | Rs17,387 | Rs202,806 |
| 21K | Rs16,609 | Rs193,729 |
| 18K | Rs14,236 | Rs166,053 |
| 14K | Rs11,104 | Rs129,522 |
| 10K | Rs7,915 | Rs92,326 |
Daily gold price in LKR — February 2023
February 2023 gold market: Hot data revives Fed hawkishness
BearishHot US data pushed rate-hike bets and the dollar back up.
Gold pulled back to around $1,810–$1,830 in February after unexpectedly strong US jobs and inflation data revived expectations of more Fed rate hikes, lifting the dollar and Treasury yields.
What drove gold in February 2023
- blockbuster US jobs report
- sticky inflation data
- rebounding dollar and yields
- repricing of the Fed path
Key events in February 2023
- Feb 24Gold slips toward $1,810 as yields and the dollar rise
What happened next
The pullback ended abruptly in March when a banking crisis erupted.
For gold buyers in Sri Lanka
February was a reminder that the road to a Fed pause would be bumpy, with each hot data print a setback for gold.
The 2023 gold market: Banking crisis and another record CB buy year
Silicon Valley Bank failed in March 2023, followed by Credit Suisse rescue. Gold rallied to $2,072 in May, then traded $1,820–$2,090 through year-end. Central banks bought another 1,037 tonnes — second-highest ever. Year close: $2,062.
Key drivers in 2023
Regional banking crisis, Credit Suisse failure, central-bank buying continues, persistent inflation
2023 XAU/USD high
$2,135 (Dec)
2023 XAU/USD low
$1,810 (Feb)
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 Sri Lanka gold market
Sri Lanka 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
LKR (Rs)
Daily gold price — February 2023, Sri Lanka
Rs623,181
$1,925.90/oz
Rs621,822
$1,921.70/oz
Rs606,840
$1,875.40/oz
Rs608,783
$1,881.41/oz
Rs606,161
$1,873.30/oz
Rs605,319
$1,870.70/oz
Rs605,967
$1,872.70/oz
Rs608,037
$1,879.10/oz
Rs601,760
$1,859.70/oz
Rs604,006
$1,866.64/oz
Rs600,595
$1,856.10/oz
Rs603,054
$1,863.70/oz
Rs592,538
$1,831.20/oz
Rs591,826
$1,829.00/oz
Rs593,444
$1,834.00/oz
Rs597,835
$1,847.57/oz
Rs597,262
$1,845.80/oz
Rs594,382
$1,836.90/oz
Rs594,026
$1,835.80/oz
Rs590,888
$1,826.10/oz
Rs586,002
$1,811.00/oz
Rs588,979
$1,820.20/oz
Rs588,493
$1,818.70/oz
Rs590,402
$1,824.60/oz
How Sri Lanka 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 LKR/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2023 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every LKR figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × LKR/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all February 2023 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 Sri Lanka, add the country-specific levies described in the “Sri Lankagold market” section above.
FAQ — Sri Lanka gold price in February 2023
What was the gold price in Sri Lanka in February 2023?
In February 2023, gold in Sri Lanka opened at Rs623,181/oz and closed at Rs590,402/oz — a move of -5.26% on the month. Per tola: ≈Rs221,404; per gram: ≈Rs18,982; per 10g: ≈Rs189,819.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Sri Lanka in February 2023?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Sri Lanka at the February 2023 close was approximately Rs221,404, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,824.60/oz times the 2023-end LKR/USD exchange rate of 323.5791. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Sri Lanka in February 2023?
Sri Lanka's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the February 2023 close, that worked out to approximately Rs18,963 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
LKR prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for February 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-end LKR/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 LKR at the 2023-end exchange rate. Sri Lanka'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 LKR at the 2023-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 Sri Lanka before transacting.