Botswana · BWP · October 2023
Gold Price in Botswana — October 2023
In October 2023, the gold price in Botswana closed at approximately P26,915 per troy ounce, equivalent to P10,093 per tola or P865 per gram. This represents a +4.21% change on the month (P25,828 open → P26,915 close).
Open
P25,828
per troy ounce
Close
P26,915
per troy ounce
High
P27,049
per troy ounce
Low
P24,517
per troy ounce
All unit prices at October 2023 close — Botswana
| Unit | Weight | Closing BWP price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | P26,915 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | P865 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | P8,653 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | P865,343 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | P10,093 |
Karat-purity breakdown at October 2023 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KBOTSWANA STD | P864 | P10,083 |
| 22K | P793 | P9,246 |
| 21K | P757 | P8,832 |
| 18K | P649 | P7,570 |
| 14K | P506 | P5,905 |
| 10K | P361 | P4,209 |
Daily gold price in BWP — October 2023
October 2023 gold market: Israel–Hamas war reignites safe-haven demand
BullishWar reignited safe-haven flows and reversed the autumn slide.
Gold rallied hard in October after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel triggered war and fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The metal climbed from about $1,820 to near $2,000, erasing weeks of losses in a matter of days.
What drove gold in October 2023
- Israel–Hamas war (Oct 7)
- Middle East escalation fears
- safe-haven flows
- falling real yields late month
Key events in October 2023
- Oct 7Hamas attacks Israel; gold begins a sharp safe-haven rally
- Oct 27Gold approaches $2,000 as the conflict intensifies
What happened next
The rebound flowed into a strong year-end as Fed-cut bets revived.
For gold buyers in Botswana
October repeated a familiar pattern — geopolitical shock lifts gold fast, rewarding those already positioned before the headlines.
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 Botswana gold market
Botswana 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
BWP (P)
Daily gold price — October 2023, Botswana
P25,828
$1,916.25/oz
P24,707
$1,833.05/oz
P24,564
$1,822.45/oz
P24,517
$1,818.95/oz
P24,523
$1,819.45/oz
P24,525
$1,819.60/oz
P25,118
$1,863.55/oz
P24,875
$1,845.50/oz
P25,030
$1,857.00/oz
P25,222
$1,871.25/oz
P25,259
$1,874.00/oz
P25,733
$1,909.20/oz
P26,045
$1,932.37/oz
P25,852
$1,918.05/oz
P25,989
$1,928.20/oz
P26,360
$1,955.70/oz
P26,331
$1,953.55/oz
P26,802
$1,988.50/oz
P26,726
$1,982.88/oz
P26,593
$1,973.00/oz
P26,467
$1,963.65/oz
P26,732
$1,983.30/oz
P26,620
$1,975.00/oz
P26,727
$1,982.90/oz
P27,049
$2,006.85/oz
P26,925
$1,997.60/oz
P26,915
$1,996.90/oz
How Botswana 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 BWP/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2023 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every BWP figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × BWP/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all October 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 Botswana, add the country-specific levies described in the “Botswanagold market” section above.
FAQ — Botswana gold price in October 2023
What was the gold price in Botswana in October 2023?
In October 2023, gold in Botswana opened at P25,828/oz and closed at P26,915/oz — a move of +4.21% on the month. Per tola: ≈P10,093; per gram: ≈P865; per 10g: ≈P8,653.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Botswana in October 2023?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Botswana at the October 2023 close was approximately P10,093, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,996.90/oz times the 2023-end BWP/USD exchange rate of 13.4785. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Botswana in October 2023?
Botswana's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the October 2023 close, that worked out to approximately P864 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
BWP prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for October 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-end BWP/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 P figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to BWP at the 2023-end exchange rate. Botswana'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 BWP 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 Botswana before transacting.