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GOLD PRICE ON AUGUST 18, 2011 (CAD)

📅 Historical Gold Price — XAU/CAD

On August 18, 2011, the gold spot price in CAD opened at C$1,750.77 per troy ounce and closed at C$1,782.52. The intraday high was C$1,791.93 and the low was C$1,749.79. Gold rose by C$22.13 (+1.26%) from the previous session. The USD/CAD exchange rate was 0.98.

OHLC DATA — AUGUST 18, 2011

Metric	Price (CAD)
Open	C$1,750.77
High	C$1,791.93
Low	C$1,749.79
Close	C$1,782.52
Change	+22.13 (+1.26%)

Metric

Price (CAD)

Open

C$1,750.77

High

C$1,791.93

Low

C$1,749.79

Close

C$1,782.52

Change

+22.13 (+1.26%)

PRICE IN OTHER UNITS

Unit	Price (CAD)
Gold Price per Troy Ounce	C$1,782.52
Gold Price per Gram	C$57.31
Gold Price per Kilogram	C$57,309.27

Unit

Price (CAD)

Gold Price per Troy Ounce

C$1,782.52

Gold Price per Gram

C$57.31

Gold Price per Kilogram

C$57,309.27

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📊 Market Analysis — August 18, 2011

The precious metals market in Canada is influenced by multiple factors including global supply and demand, mining production costs, central bank reserves management, and macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, and consumer price inflation. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) sets the benchmark gold price twice daily through electronic auction. This price, quoted in USD, is then converted to CAD using the prevailing exchange rate. Canadian dealers like Kitco update their premiums every 10–30 seconds based on these spot movements.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What determines the daily gold price in Canada?

The gold spot price is set by continuous trading on global exchanges including COMEX (New York), London Bullion Market, and Shanghai Gold Exchange. The CAD price reflects the USD spot price multiplied by the USD/CAD exchange rate, meaning both gold and currency movements affect Canadian pricing.

❓ Is gold a good long-term investment in Canada?

Gold has historically preserved purchasing power against Canadian inflation. Over the past 25 years, gold in CAD has outperformed GICs, savings accounts, and even many equity benchmarks during bear markets. However, gold generates no income — returns come solely from price appreciation.

❓ How often do gold prices update?

Gold spot prices update every few seconds during market hours. The main trading sessions are London (3:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET), New York (8:20 AM – 1:30 PM ET), and Asian markets (evening ET). The CAD conversion rate updates approximately every 60 seconds.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

When to Buy and Sell Gold: Consider buying when gold-to-stock ratios are low and selling when gold exceeds your target allocation. Profit-taking near historical highs and reallocating to undervalued assets can lock in gains. Avoid panic selling during short-term dips — gold rewards patient holders.

Storage Considerations: Home safe (for holdings under C$50,000), bank safe deposit box (limited insurance), or allocated vault storage through dealers like Kitco or Sprott Money (institutional security, insured). Each option involves different cost, convenience, and risk trade-offs.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

Unit	Price (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)	C$1,750.77
Per Gram	C$56.29
Per Kilogram	C$56,288.48
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)	C$87.54
Per Tola (11.66g)	C$656.54

Unit

Price (CAD)

Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)

C$1,750.77

Per Gram

C$56.29

Per Kilogram

C$56,288.48

Per Pennyweight (1.555g)

C$87.54

Per Tola (11.66g)

C$656.54

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