Kuwait · KWD · March 2023
Gold Price in Kuwait — March 2023
In March 2023, the gold price in Kuwait closed at approximately د.ك607 per troy ounce, equivalent to د.ك228 per tola or د.ك20 per gram. This represents a +3.50% change on the month (د.ك587 open → د.ك607 close).
Open
د.ك587
per troy ounce
Close
د.ك607
per troy ounce
High
د.ك617
per troy ounce
Low
د.ك557
per troy ounce
All unit prices at March 2023 close — Kuwait
| Unit | Weight | Closing KWD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | د.ك607 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | د.ك20 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | د.ك195 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | د.ك19,532 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | د.ك228 |
Karat-purity breakdown at March 2023 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KKUWAIT STD | د.ك20 | د.ك228 |
| 22K | د.ك18 | د.ك209 |
| 21K | د.ك17 | د.ك199 |
| 18K | د.ك15 | د.ك171 |
| 14K | د.ك11 | د.ك133 |
| 10K | د.ك8 | د.ك95 |
Daily gold price in KWD — March 2023
March 2023 gold market: Banking crisis sends gold back toward $2,000
BullishA banking scare drove a powerful safe-haven rally.
Gold surged in March 2023 as the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the rescue of Credit Suisse sparked fears of a wider banking crisis. Safe-haven demand and a sudden repricing of the Fed's rate path drove gold from around $1,810 back toward $2,000.
What drove gold in March 2023
- Silicon Valley Bank collapse (Mar 10)
- Credit Suisse rescue
- banking-contagion fears
- markets pricing in Fed cuts
Key events in March 2023
- Mar 10Silicon Valley Bank fails; safe-haven bid lifts gold
- Mar 19UBS agrees to rescue Credit Suisse; gold nears $2,000
What happened next
Gold held near $2,000 for months as the banking scare lingered and rate-cut bets built.
For gold buyers in Kuwait
March proved gold's enduring role as crisis insurance — when banks wobbled, gold was the asset investors reached for.
Key terms this month
- Contagion:
- The spread of financial distress from one institution or market to others, often triggering safe-haven demand.
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 Kuwait gold market
Kuwait 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
KWD (د.ك)
Daily gold price — March 2023, Kuwait
د.ك587
$1,912.73/oz
د.ك563
$1,836.20/oz
د.ك565
$1,841.20/oz
د.ك570
$1,858.31/oz
د.ك567
$1,849.10/oz
د.ك561
$1,826.60/oz
د.ك557
$1,816.30/oz
د.ك562
$1,831.40/oz
د.ك571
$1,861.30/oz
د.ك588
$1,914.70/oz
د.ك587
$1,911.30/oz
د.ك585
$1,907.60/oz
د.ك590
$1,923.40/oz
د.ك590
$1,922.80/oz
د.ك602
$1,962.10/oz
د.ك617
$2,009.85/oz
د.ك604
$1,969.40/oz
د.ك599
$1,952.50/oz
د.ك598
$1,949.40/oz
د.ك607
$1,978.00/oz
د.ك612
$1,993.80/oz
د.ك607
$1,978.97/oz
د.ك597
$1,946.30/oz
د.ك602
$1,962.90/oz
د.ك603
$1,965.00/oz
د.ك603
$1,965.80/oz
د.ك607
$1,979.70/oz
How Kuwait 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 KWD/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2023 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every KWD figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × KWD/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all March 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 Kuwait, add the country-specific levies described in the “Kuwaitgold market” section above.
FAQ — Kuwait gold price in March 2023
What was the gold price in Kuwait in March 2023?
In March 2023, gold in Kuwait opened at د.ك587/oz and closed at د.ك607/oz — a move of +3.50% on the month. Per tola: ≈د.ك228; per gram: ≈د.ك20; per 10g: ≈د.ك195.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Kuwait in March 2023?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Kuwait at the March 2023 close was approximately د.ك228, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,979.70/oz times the 2023-end KWD/USD exchange rate of 0.3069. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Kuwait in March 2023?
Kuwait's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the March 2023 close, that worked out to approximately د.ك20 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
KWD prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for March 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-end KWD/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.ك figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to KWD at the 2023-end exchange rate. Kuwait'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.
Why did gold rise during the March 2023 banking crisis?
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and the emergency rescue of Credit Suisse raised fears of a broader banking crisis, driving investors into safe-haven gold and pushing it from about $1,810 back toward $2,000 per ounce.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to KWD 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 Kuwait before transacting.