Bahrain · BHD · December 2023
Gold Price in Bahrain — December 2023
In December 2023, the gold price in Bahrain closed at approximately .د.ب781 per troy ounce, equivalent to .د.ب293 per tola or .د.ب25 per gram. This represents a +1.61% change on the month (.د.ب769 open → .د.ب781 close).
Open
.د.ب769
per troy ounce
Close
.د.ب781
per troy ounce
High
.د.ب808
per troy ounce
Low
.د.ب745
per troy ounce
All unit prices at December 2023 close — Bahrain
| Unit | Weight | Closing BHD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | .د.ب781 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | .د.ب25 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | .د.ب251 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | .د.ب25,125 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | .د.ب293 |
Karat-purity breakdown at December 2023 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KBAHRAIN STD | .د.ب25 | .د.ب293 |
| 22K | .د.ب23 | .د.ب268 |
| 21K | .د.ب22 | .د.ب256 |
| 18K | .د.ب19 | .د.ب220 |
| 14K | .د.ب15 | .د.ب171 |
| 10K | .د.ب10 | .د.ب122 |
Daily gold price in BHD — December 2023
December 2023 gold market: Brief record high caps a strong year
BullishA record intraday high capped a 13% year.
Gold spiked to a record intraday high around $2,150 in early December before settling back to close 2023 near $2,060 — up roughly 13% on the year. Mounting expectations of 2024 Fed rate cuts and record central-bank buying underpinned the strength.
What drove gold in December 2023
- 2024 rate-cut expectations building
- record central-bank gold demand
- softening dollar and yields
- momentum into year-end
Key events in December 2023
- Dec 4Gold prints a record intraday high near $2,150
What happened next
The record attempt set the stage for 2024's decisive breakout above the old ceiling.
For gold buyers in Bahrain
2023 closed up about 13% with a record intraday high — the springboard for 2024's historic breakout.
Related months to read
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 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 — December 2023, Bahrain
.د.ب769
$2,045.40/oz
.د.ب808
$2,148.99/oz
.د.ب770
$2,049.05/oz
.د.ب761
$2,023.35/oz
.د.ب762
$2,026.40/oz
.د.ب762
$2,026.90/oz
.د.ب755
$2,008.10/oz
.د.ب755
$2,007.85/oz
.د.ب747
$1,986.65/oz
.د.ب745
$1,980.85/oz
.د.ب745
$1,982.50/oz
.د.ب769
$2,046.10/oz
.د.ب764
$2,032.30/oz
.د.ب765
$2,033.75/oz
.د.ب761
$2,023.95/oz
.د.ب768
$2,041.35/oz
.د.ب765
$2,035.55/oz
.د.ب768
$2,041.70/oz
.د.ب778
$2,069.09/oz
.د.ب784
$2,084.50/oz
.د.ب778
$2,069.40/oz
.د.ب781
$2,078.40/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 2023 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 December 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 Bahrain, add the country-specific levies described in the “Bahraingold market” section above.
FAQ — Bahrain gold price in December 2023
What was the gold price in Bahrain in December 2023?
In December 2023, gold in Bahrain opened at .د.ب769/oz and closed at .د.ب781/oz — a move of +1.61% on the month. Per tola: ≈.د.ب293; per gram: ≈.د.ب25; per 10g: ≈.د.ب251.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Bahrain in December 2023?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Bahrain at the December 2023 close was approximately .د.ب293, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $2,078.40/oz times the 2023-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 December 2023?
Bahrain's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the December 2023 close, that worked out to approximately .د.ب25 (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 December 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-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 2023-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 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 Bahrain before transacting.