Bahrain · BHD · May 2024
Gold Price in Bahrain — May 2024
In May 2024, the gold price in Bahrain closed at approximately .د.ب887 per troy ounce, equivalent to .د.ب333 per tola or .د.ب29 per gram. This represents a +0.37% change on the month (.د.ب884 open → .د.ب887 close).
Open
.د.ب884
per troy ounce
Close
.د.ب887
per troy ounce
High
.د.ب921
per troy ounce
Low
.د.ب873
per troy ounce
All unit prices at May 2024 close — Bahrain
| Unit | Weight | Closing BHD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | .د.ب887 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | .د.ب29 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | .د.ب285 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | .د.ب28,526 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | .د.ب333 |
Karat-purity breakdown at May 2024 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KBAHRAIN STD | .د.ب28 | .د.ب332 |
| 22K | .د.ب26 | .د.ب305 |
| 21K | .د.ب25 | .د.ب291 |
| 18K | .د.ب21 | .د.ب250 |
| 14K | .د.ب17 | .د.ب195 |
| 10K | .د.ب12 | .د.ب139 |
Daily gold price in BHD — May 2024
May 2024 gold market: Fresh record near $2,450
BullishAnother record as gold entered open-ended price discovery.
Gold set another record around $2,450 in May, supported by softening US data, renewed rate-cut hopes, and continued central-bank and Asian demand. The metal was now firmly in price-discovery mode with few historical reference points.
What drove gold in May 2024
- softening US economic data
- rate-cut hopes rebuilding
- central-bank and Asian demand
- price discovery above all prior records
Key events in May 2024
- May 20Gold prints a record near $2,450/oz
What happened next
After a summer consolidation, gold cleared $2,500 in August.
For gold buyers in Bahrain
May's record near $2,450 rewarded conviction holders; with no overhead resistance, the trend remained a buyer's friend.
The 2024 gold market: Above $2,500 — breakout to new highs
2024 saw gold break decisively above $2,000 and reach $2,790 by year-end. Central-bank buying continued at record pace. Geopolitical tensions (Middle East, Ukraine) and Fed rate cuts beginning in September drove the rally. Year close: $2,624.
Key drivers in 2024
Fed cuts begin, central-bank buying records, BRICS expansion, Middle East tensions, USD weakness
2024 XAU/USD high
$2,790 (Oct)
2024 XAU/USD low
$1,991 (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 — May 2024, Bahrain
.د.ب884
$2,351.13/oz
.د.ب875
$2,326.52/oz
.د.ب873
$2,320.71/oz
.د.ب877
$2,332.23/oz
.د.ب877
$2,332.23/oz
.د.ب876
$2,329.98/oz
.د.ب873
$2,321.53/oz
.د.ب883
$2,348.43/oz
.د.ب894
$2,378.56/oz
.د.ب889
$2,364.56/oz
.د.ب889
$2,364.56/oz
.د.ب887
$2,359.71/oz
.د.ب899
$2,391.99/oz
.د.ب901
$2,397.52/oz
.د.ب911
$2,422.79/oz
.د.ب921
$2,450.13/oz
.د.ب921
$2,450.13/oz
.د.ب915
$2,434.00/oz
.د.ب912
$2,426.62/oz
.د.ب896
$2,383.79/oz
.د.ب883
$2,347.54/oz
.د.ب887
$2,358.57/oz
.د.ب889
$2,364.18/oz
.د.ب889
$2,364.18/oz
.د.ب888
$2,361.45/oz
.د.ب884
$2,351.91/oz
.د.ب887
$2,359.73/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 2024 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 May 2024 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 May 2024
What was the gold price in Bahrain in May 2024?
In May 2024, gold in Bahrain opened at .د.ب884/oz and closed at .د.ب887/oz — a move of +0.37% on the month. Per tola: ≈.د.ب333; per gram: ≈.د.ب29; per 10g: ≈.د.ب285.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Bahrain in May 2024?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Bahrain at the May 2024 close was approximately .د.ب333, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $2,359.73/oz times the 2024-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 May 2024?
Bahrain's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the May 2024 close, that worked out to approximately .د.ب28 (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 May 2024 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2024-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 2024-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 2024-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.