Philippines · PHP · August 2023

Gold Price in PhilippinesAugust 2023

In August 2023, the gold price in Philippines closed at approximately ₱107,597 per troy ounce, equivalent to ₱40,350 per tola or ₱3,459 per gram. This represents a -0.25% change on the month (₱107,868 open → ₱107,597 close).

-0.25% on the month

Open

₱107,868

per troy ounce

Close

₱107,597

per troy ounce

High

₱107,888

per troy ounce

Low

₱104,691

per troy ounce

All unit prices at August 2023 close — Philippines

UnitWeightClosing PHP price
Troy ounce31.1035 g₱107,597
Gram1.0000 g₱3,459
10 grams10 g₱34,593
Kilogram1,000 g₱3,459,322
Tola11.664 g₱40,350
PHP prices computed from XAU/USD ($1,942.30/oz close) × 2023-end PHP/USD rate (55.3967). Pure metal value only — excludes local taxes and dealer making charges.

Karat-purity breakdown at August 2023 close

KaratPer gramPer tola
24KPHILIPPINES STD₱3,456₱40,309
22K₱3,169₱36,960
21K₱3,027₱35,306
18K₱2,594₱30,262
14K₱2,024₱23,604
10K₱1,443₱16,826

Daily gold price in PHPAugust 2023

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August 2023 gold market: Surging yields pressure gold

Bearish

A sharp rise in long-term yields weighed on gold.

Gold slipped toward $1,890–$1,915 in August as US Treasury yields climbed sharply — the 10-year pushed above 4.3% — on resilient growth and heavy government bond issuance. Higher yields steadily eroded gold's appeal.

What drove gold in August 2023

  • 10-year yield above 4.3%
  • resilient US growth
  • heavy Treasury issuance
  • firm dollar
Themes#rising yields#bond supply#US dollar strength

Key events in August 2023

  1. Aug 21Gold dips below $1,900 as yields spike

What happened next

Yields kept climbing into September, dragging gold toward its autumn low.

For gold buyers in Philippines

August underlined gold's tug-of-war with the bond market — when yields surged, gold had little defence.

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 Philippines gold market

Philippines 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

PHP ()

Daily gold price — August 2023, Philippines

How Philippines 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 PHP/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2023 year-end snapshot.

Conversion. Every PHP figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × PHP/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all August 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 Philippines, add the country-specific levies described in the “Philippinesgold market” section above.

FAQ — Philippines gold price in August 2023

What was the gold price in Philippines in August 2023?

In August 2023, gold in Philippines opened at ₱107,868/oz and closed at ₱107,597/oz — a move of -0.25% on the month. Per tola: ≈₱40,350; per gram: ≈₱3,459; per 10g: ≈₱34,593.

What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Philippines in August 2023?

The 24K gold rate per tola in Philippines at the August 2023 close was approximately ₱40,350, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,942.30/oz times the 2023-end PHP/USD exchange rate of 55.3967. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.

What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Philippines in August 2023?

Philippines's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the August 2023 close, that worked out to approximately ₱3,456 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.

How was the local currency price calculated?

PHP prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for August 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-end PHP/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 ₱ figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to PHP at the 2023-end exchange rate. Philippines'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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Other markets? Compare August 2023 prices across other major gold-trading countries: Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong.

Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to PHP 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 Philippines before transacting.