Gold Price on 16 October 2026
+0.21% · close $4,166.10/oz · 24K $133.81/g — Gold closed at $4,166.10 per troy ounce on Friday, 16 October 2026, marking an increase of 0.21% from the previous session.
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Gold closed at $4,166.10 per troy ounce on Friday, 16 October 2026, up 0.21% from the previous close of $4,157.40. The 24K gram price closed at $133.81.
Trading opened at $4,157.10 per ounce. The session reached a high of $4,199.50 and a low of $4,148.90, producing an intraday range of 1.22%.
This close ranked as the 20th highest of the last 30 recorded closes. The session marked 2 consecutive higher closes. Closes over the 7 days to 16 October 2026 ranged from $4,113.40 on 14 October 2026 to $4,192.60 on 11 October 2026.
The closing price one week ago was $4,195.60 per ounce, and one month ago it stood at $4,273.80 per ounce. The 30-day average close was $4,219.23 per ounce.
Gold price per gram by karat on 16 October 2026 (USD)
| Karat | Close per gram (USD) | Value of one troy ounce of this karat |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | $133.81 | $4,162 |
| 22K | $122.79 | $3,819 |
| 21K | $117.20 | $3,645 |
| 18K | $100.46 | $3,125 |
| 14K | $78.13 | $2,430 |
| 10K | $55.81 | $1,736 |
24K gold per gram in five currencies — 16 October 2026
| Currency | 24K close per gram |
|---|---|
| USD | $133.81 |
| GBP | £100.34 |
| EUR | €118.91 |
| CAD | CA$189.90 |
| AUD | A$193.49 |
How 16 October 2026 compares with recent closes
| Reference | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday (prev close) | $4,157 | +0.21% |
| One week ago | $4,196 | -0.70% |
| One month ago | $4,274 | -2.52% |
| 30-day average | $4,219 | -1.26% |
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Set a price alertThe recorded figures behind this article
| Fact | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Article type | Daily digest |
| Archive day | 2026-10-16 |
| Day of week | Friday |
| Spot close (USD/oz) | $4,166 |
| Session open | $4,157 |
| Session high | $4,200 |
| Session low | $4,149 |
| Previous close | $4,157 |
| Daily change | +0.21% |
| Intraday range | 1.22% |
| Close one week ago | $4,196 |
| Close one month ago | $4,274 |
| 30-day average close | $4,219 |
Generated with gemini-assisted writing over GramRate's recorded data on 2026-10-17 00:10 UTC. Indicative market data — not investment advice.
About this article
Did the gold price move up or down on 16 October 2026?
The price moved up 0.21% compared to the previous close.
What was the 24K per-gram price on this date?
The 24K gram price closed at $133.81.
How did this close compare with the 30-day average?
The closing price of $4,166.10 compared to a 30-day average close of $4,219.23 per ounce, and ranked 20th highest of the last 30 recorded closes.
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.