Gold Price History in Sri Lanka
Daily estimated gold values for Sri Lanka — 410 data points from Aug 28, 2025 to Oct 12, 2026. Track 22K, 24K, and 21K rates per gram and per pawn in LKR over time.
Current Live 22K Estimate
Rs. 40,650.06
Per Gram — Updated October 12, 2026
Daily Historical Gold Estimates
Each row is calculated from the gold and USD/LKR rates in that date’s published Fawaz Ahmed Currency API snapshot. All rows use the same method. These are daily reference estimates of gold content; they are not jewellery shop quotes or verified LBMA closing prices. Weekend snapshots may repeat the previous market quote.
Gold Rate in Sri Lanka - Historical Data
| Date | Gold Ounce | 24 Carat 1 Gram | 22 Carat 1 Gram | 22 Carat 8 Grams | 21 Carat 1 Gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Rs. 1,384,326.99 | Rs. 44,507.15 | Rs. 40,798.22 | Rs. 326,385.74 | Rs. 38,943.75 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Rs. 1,387,929.49 | Rs. 44,622.97 | Rs. 40,904.39 | Rs. 327,235.11 | Rs. 39,045.10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Rs. 1,388,151.99 | Rs. 44,630.12 | Rs. 40,910.95 | Rs. 327,287.57 | Rs. 39,051.36 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Rs. 1,387,904.07 | Rs. 44,622.15 | Rs. 40,903.64 | Rs. 327,229.12 | Rs. 39,044.38 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Rs. 1,364,119.06 | Rs. 43,857.45 | Rs. 40,202.66 | Rs. 321,621.27 | Rs. 38,375.27 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Rs. 1,366,227.61 | Rs. 43,925.24 | Rs. 40,264.80 | Rs. 322,118.41 | Rs. 38,434.58 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Rs. 1,359,801.37 | Rs. 43,718.63 | Rs. 40,075.41 | Rs. 320,603.28 | Rs. 38,253.80 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Rs. 1,365,517.00 | Rs. 43,902.39 | Rs. 40,243.86 | Rs. 321,950.87 | Rs. 38,414.59 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Rs. 1,368,290.39 | Rs. 43,991.56 | Rs. 40,325.59 | Rs. 322,604.76 | Rs. 38,492.61 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Rs. 1,367,943.73 | Rs. 43,980.41 | Rs. 40,315.38 | Rs. 322,523.02 | Rs. 38,482.86 |
No source snapshot is available for: 2025-12-10. These dates are excluded rather than estimated from neighbouring days.
Note: This table shows 410 records from Aug 28, 2025 to Oct 12, 2026. New dated snapshots are checked automatically, and any missed dates are retrieved from the provider’s archive. The live price above uses Gold API and ExchangeRate-API and can differ from a daily snapshot taken at another time.
Understanding the Data
History uses one dated feed for both inputs. Current live prices use Gold API and ExchangeRate-API:
Historical Gold Snapshot (XAU)
Fawaz Ahmed Currency API publishes XAU as troy ounces per US dollar. We invert that rate to obtain USD per troy ounce for each published date.
Historical USD/LKR Snapshot
The same dated snapshot supplies LKR per US dollar. Using the two inputs from one date keeps all rows consistent. The provider supplies a date, without an exact intraday quote time.
Methodology: The price per gram for 24K (pure) gold is calculated by converting the USD troy ounce price to grams (1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams) and applying the USD/LKR exchange rate. Prices for 22K (91.67% purity), 21K (87.5% purity), and 18K (75% purity) are derived by applying the respective purity percentages. The pawn price is simply the per-gram rate multiplied by 8.
Important: These are indicative market rates. Actual retail prices include making charges, wastage, and dealer premiums. Gold buyback offers may also differ from the estimated gold-content value.
Key Historical Trends
The daily history uses one source and one conversion formula across the entire series, so chart changes compare equivalent estimates. The original IdeaBeam figures remain in a separate archive and are excluded from these trends.
Gold prices in Sri Lanka are influenced by both global and local factors. On the international side, geopolitical tensions, central bank gold purchases, inflation expectations, and US Federal Reserve interest rate decisions all impact the global gold price. Locally, the strength or weakness of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar plays an equally important role — a depreciating rupee pushes local gold prices higher even if the international price is flat.
For a deeper analysis of the factors driving these price movements, see our guide on factors affecting gold prices in Sri Lanka. To understand how these prices are calculated daily, read how gold prices are calculated.
FAQ: Gold Price History in Sri Lanka
How far back does the Sri Lanka gold price history go?
Our daily estimate series starts on 28 August 2025. Each date uses the gold and USD/LKR rates in the dated Fawaz Ahmed Currency API snapshot. The original manually copied IdeaBeam records are available as a separate CSV archive.
Why do historical gold prices in Sri Lanka fluctuate?
Gold prices in Sri Lanka are affected by two main factors: the international gold price and the USD/LKR exchange rate. Changes in either factor cause the local gold price to move up or down.
How is the historical gold price per pawn calculated?
One pawn (pawama) equals 8 grams in the Sri Lankan gold measurement system. The price per pawn is calculated by multiplying the per-gram rate by 8. For example, if 22K gold is Rs. 40,000 per gram, one pawn of 22K gold costs Rs. 320,000.
Can I use historical gold prices to predict future prices?
Historical prices can help you identify trends and seasonal patterns, but they cannot reliably predict future prices. Gold is influenced by global economic conditions, geopolitical events, central bank policies, and currency fluctuations. Use historical data as one input among many when making investment decisions.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold rates are provided as a reference guide only, calculated from dated Fawaz Ahmed Currency API snapshots. Actual retail prices at jewelry shops include making charges, wastage, and dealer premiums. Past performance is not indicative of future price movements.