Gold Price Today — 21 August 2026
+1.67% · close $4604.40 · 24K $147.89/g — Spot gold closed at 4604.4 USD on Friday, marking a 1.67 percent increase across a wide daily range.
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Spot gold closed at 4604.4 USD on Friday, marking a 1.67 percent increase for the session compared to the previous close of 4528.6 USD. Trading activity on Friday reflected measurable upward momentum from the opening bell to the final settlement. The market recorded a positive move, reversing recent patterns as participants processed the day's scheduled data releases. Friday's trading established a clear directional trend that distinguished the session from the quieter conditions earlier in the week.
The session opened at 4512.5 USD and subsequently descended to a daily low of 4511.5 USD in early trading. Buying pressure then accelerated, driving the precious metal to a session high of 4632 USD before settling near the upper bound. This price action generated a total daily range of 2.67 percent between the session extremes. The final close of 4604.4 USD placed the market comfortably in the upper tier of the day's established boundaries.
At Friday's closing price, 24k gold settled at 147.89 per gram, providing a baseline for standard market evaluations. Other purities adjusted proportionally, with 22k gold finishing at 135.7 per gram and 21k trading at 129.53 per gram. Lower purities also reflected the session's gains, as 18k closed at 111.03 per gram, 14k settled at 86.35 per gram, and 10k finished at 61.69 per gram. These figures are detailed in the complete karat matrix displayed below for analytical reference.
Currency conversions for the session placed the gold price at 148.03 USD, 109.29 GBP, and 127.46 EUR based on official exchange rates. In North American and Oceanic units, the equivalent values finished at 204.46 CAD and 205.08 AUD respectively. These cross-rate valuations reflect regional pricing adjustments observed at the market close. A comprehensive breakdown across all five supported site currencies is provided in the conversion table below.
Temporal context for the session shows the 30-day average resting at 4528.6 USD, placing Friday's close above the recent rolling benchmark. Comparisons to one week ago show not yet enough history recorded in the dataset to evaluate the seven-day trajectory. Similarly, metrics for one month ago and one year ago reflect not yet enough history to establish broader multi-period performance benchmarks. This limited historical window focuses market assessment primarily on the immediate session dynamics and the 30-day moving average.
Market participants pricing gold items on Friday utilized these reference points to value physical inventory and active transactions. Buyers, sellers, and jewellers referenced the gram rates across all standard purities to calculate precise material costs at the close. GramRate provides automated tools including the live calculator and price-alert systems to track these valuations in real time. These utilities allow users to monitor ongoing fluctuations against established benchmarks without manual computation.
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Per ounce equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $147.89 | $4,600 |
| 22K | $135.70 | $4,221 |
| 21K | $129.53 | $4,029 |
| 18K | $111.03 | $3,453 |
| 14K | $86.35 | $2,686 |
| 10K | $61.69 | $1,919 |
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $148.03 |
| GBP | £109.29 |
| EUR | €127.46 |
| CAD | CA$204.46 |
| AUD | A$205.08 |
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,529 | +1.67% |
| 30-day average | $4,529 | +1.67% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest · Notable day |
| Archive day | 2026-08-21 |
| Day of week | Friday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,604 |
| Session open | $4,513 |
| Session high | $4,632 |
| Session low | $4,512 |
| Previous close | $4,529 |
| Daily change | +1.67% |
| Intraday range | 2.67% |
| 30-day average close | $4,529 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-09-09 00:10 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
What was the closing price and daily change for gold on Friday, August 21, 2026?
Gold closed the Friday session at 4604.4 USD, representing an increase of 1.67 percent from the previous close of 4528.6 USD. The session covered a range of 2.67 percent between a low of 4511.5 USD and a high of 4632 USD.
How does Friday's gold price compare to the 30-day average and historical intervals?
The 30-day average for gold is recorded at 4528.6 USD, which is below Friday's closing price of 4604.4 USD. For comparisons spanning one week ago, one month ago, and one year ago, not yet enough history is available in the dataset.
What were the per-gram prices for 24k and 22k gold at Friday's market close?
At Friday's close, 24k gold was priced at 147.89 per gram while 22k gold finished at 135.7 per gram. Other purities included 21k at 129.53 per gram and 18k at 111.03 per gram.
How was this article produced?
It was generated automatically from GramRate's own recorded market data (minute-by-minute readings archived since day one), with the narrative drafted by gemini-assisted writing and every figure taken directly from the recorded statistics. The chart above is rendered from the same archive. No external wire copy is used, and the underlying figures are listed below for verification.