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GOLD PRICE ON AUGUST 18, 2020 (CAD)

📅 Historical Gold Price — XAU/CAD

On August 18, 2020, the gold spot price in CAD opened at C$2,645.81 per troy ounce and closed at C$2,643.57. The intraday high was C$2,648.06 and the low was C$2,607.47. Gold rose by C$12.97 (+0.49%) from the previous session. The USD/CAD exchange rate was 1.3222.

OHLC DATA — AUGUST 18, 2020

Metric	Price (CAD)
Open	C$2,645.81
High	C$2,648.06
Low	C$2,607.47
Close	C$2,643.57
Change	+12.97 (+0.49%)

Metric

Price (CAD)

Open

C$2,645.81

High

C$2,648.06

Low

C$2,607.47

Close

C$2,643.57

Change

+12.97 (+0.49%)

PRICE IN OTHER UNITS

Unit	Price (CAD)
Gold Price per Troy Ounce	C$2,643.57
Gold Price per Gram	C$84.99
Gold Price per Kilogram	C$84,992.63

Unit

Price (CAD)

Gold Price per Troy Ounce

C$2,643.57

Gold Price per Gram

C$84.99

Gold Price per Kilogram

C$84,992.63

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📊 Market Analysis — August 18, 2020

For Canadian investors, understanding the relationship between the USD/CAD exchange rate and gold pricing is essential. A weakening Canadian Dollar amplifies gold returns in CAD terms, while a strengthening CAD can dampen returns even when USD-denominated gold rises. Gold has historically outperformed during periods of negative real interest rates — when inflation exceeds the Bank of Canada's overnight rate. Canadian investors use gold as a hedge against purchasing power erosion, particularly when CPI exceeds 3%. The correlation between gold and the inverse of real rates makes it a strategic allocation in balanced portfolios.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ 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.

❓ 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.

💡 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$2,645.81
Per Gram	C$85.06
Per Kilogram	C$85,064.64
Per Pennyweight (1.555g)	C$132.29
Per Tola (11.66g)	C$992.18

Unit

Price (CAD)

Per Troy Ounce (31.1g)

C$2,645.81

Per Gram

C$85.06

Per Kilogram

C$85,064.64

Per Pennyweight (1.555g)

C$132.29

Per Tola (11.66g)

C$992.18

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