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GOLD PRICE ON MARCH 12, 2020 (CAD)

📅 Historical Gold Price — XAU/CAD

On March 12, 2020, the gold spot price in CAD opened at C$2,254.64 per troy ounce and closed at C$2,188.94. The intraday high was C$2,269.10 and the low was C$2,157.40. Gold fell by C$65.00 (-2.88%) from the previous session. The USD/CAD exchange rate was 1.3773.

OHLC DATA — MARCH 12, 2020

Metric	Price (CAD)
Open	C$2,254.64
High	C$2,269.10
Low	C$2,157.40
Close	C$2,188.94
Change	-65.00 (-2.88%)

Metric

Price (CAD)

Open

C$2,254.64

High

C$2,269.10

Low

C$2,157.40

Close

C$2,188.94

Change

-65.00 (-2.88%)

PRICE IN OTHER UNITS

Unit	Price (CAD)
Gold Price per Troy Ounce	C$2,188.94
Gold Price per Gram	C$70.38
Gold Price per Kilogram	C$70,375.95

Unit

Price (CAD)

Gold Price per Troy Ounce

C$2,188.94

Gold Price per Gram

C$70.38

Gold Price per Kilogram

C$70,375.95

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📊 Market Analysis — March 12, 2020

Gold demand in Canada has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by institutional investors, ETF flows, and retail buyers seeking portfolio diversification. The Royal Canadian Mint's Gold Maple Leaf remains one of the world's most widely traded bullion coins. Central banks worldwide purchased over 1,000 tonnes of gold annually in 2023–2025, led by China, India, and Turkey. This institutional buying has provided a structural floor under gold prices. Canada is unique among G7 nations in holding zero gold reserves since 2016, making private gold ownership more significant for national wealth preservation.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ 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.

❓ Why does gold in CAD differ from USD prices?

Gold in CAD = (Gold in USD) × (USD/CAD exchange rate). When the Canadian Dollar weakens against the USD, gold in CAD rises even if the USD price is flat. This currency effect has historically added 2–4% annualized return for Canadian gold investors compared to USD returns.

💡 Canadian Gold Investor Guide

Tax-Efficient Gold Investing: Maximize TFSA contributions first — all gold gains are 100% tax-free. Then use RRSP for tax-deductible contributions where gains are tax-deferred. Keep non-registered gold purchases for emergency reserves, as the capital gains inclusion rate is 50%.

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.

⚖️ Unit Conversions (CAD)

Unit	Price (CAD)
Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)	C$2,254.64
Per Gram	C$72.49
Per Kilogram	C$72,488.25
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)	C$112.73
Per Tola (11.66g)	C$845.49

Unit

Price (CAD)

Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)

C$2,254.64

Per Gram

C$72.49

Per Kilogram

C$72,488.25

Per Pennyweight (1.555g)

C$112.73

Per Tola (11.66g)

C$845.49

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