Gold Price Charts Pakistan
Explore live intraday performance indices, spot market fluctuations, and up to 25 years of historical gold rate movements in PKR.
Pakistan gold price charts show the historical and live movement of gold rates in PKR. The most useful chart view for buyers is the 1-month chart, which shows recent trend direction. The 1-year chart reveals seasonal patterns—gold typically rises October-March (wedding season) and softens in summer. Since 2000, gold in Pakistan has risen from 6,150 PKR per tola to 488,500 PKR per tola, a 7,845% increase in 26 years, driven by PKR depreciation and global price increases.
Live, Historical & Technical Analysis
Gold price charts are the single most powerful tool for making smart buying and selling decisions. A live price number tells you what gold costs right now. A chart tells you where it came from, the direction it's heading, and the best moments to act. Our Pakistan gold price charts cover every timeframe from live intraday to 25-year historical data, all in PKR across every major karat.
This page explains every chart available on goldrate, how to read them, what patterns to watch, and how to use chart data to plan your gold purchase or sale strategically.
Chart Timeframes Available on goldrate
| Chart View | Timeframe | Best Used For | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live / Intraday | Today's session | Short-term traders, same-day buyers | Per-hour updates |
| 7-Day Chart | Last 7 days | Spotting short-term trend shifts | Daily closing rates |
| 1-Month Chart | Last 30 days | Identifying monthly momentum | Daily closing rates |
| 3-Month Chart | Last 90 days | Medium-term trend confirmation | Daily closing rates |
| 6-Month Chart | Last 180 days | Seasonal pattern identification | Daily closing rates |
| 1-Year Chart | Last 12 months | Annual investment timing | Daily closing rates |
| 5-Year Chart | Last 5 years | Long-term investors, wealth planning | Weekly data points |
| All-Time Chart | 2000–present | Understanding mega-trends | Monthly data points |
How to Read a Gold Price Chart in Pakistan
If you've never read a price chart before, start here. These basics apply to every chart on our platform.
The X-Axis: Time
The horizontal axis represents time moving from left (oldest) to right (most recent). On a 7-day chart, each point on the X-axis is one day. On a 1-year chart, each point might represent one week. The rightmost data point is always today's or the latest available price.
The Y-Axis: Gold Price in PKR
The vertical axis shows the gold price in Pakistani Rupees per tola (or gram, depending on your selected unit). Higher on the chart = higher price. Lower on the chart = lower price. When the chart line climbs from left to right, prices are rising. When it falls, prices are declining.
The Price Line
The main line on a gold chart connects each day's (or hour's) closing price. A smooth, upward-sloping line over months indicates a strong bullish trend. Jagged up-and-down movement indicates high volatility. A flat line indicates consolidation—the market is undecided.
Candlestick Charts vs Line Charts
Our platform offers both. A line chart shows only closing prices, clean and easy to read. A candlestick chart shows four prices per period: open, high, low, and close. The 'body' of the candle is the range between open and close. The 'wick' extends to the day's high and low.
Volume Bars (Where Available)
Some advanced chart views show trading volume bars at the bottom of the chart. Taller bars mean more gold was traded. High volume during a price move confirms the strength of the trend. Low volume during a price move suggests the trend may be weak or about to reverse.
Pakistan Gold Price Chart — Historical Milestones
| Year / Event | Gold Rate (PKR/tola) | Key Driver | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 (Base) | 6,150 | Low global prices | — |
| 2008 Financial Crisis | 23,500 | Global safe haven rush | +282% from 2000 |
| 2011 Global Peak | 54,700 | European debt crisis | +133% from 2008 |
| 2013 Correction | 49,500 | US recovery, gold sold off globally | -10% from 2011 |
| 2018 PKR Devaluation | 90,000 | IMF bailout talks, PKR falls sharply | +82% from 2013 |
| 2020 COVID Peak | 160,000 | Pandemic panic, global safe haven | +78% from 2018 |
| 2021 Correction | 125,000 | Vaccine rollout, markets recover | -22% from 2020 |
| 2023 PKR Crisis | 250,000 | PKR crashes to record lows vs USD | +100% from 2021 |
| 2025 Record Year | 371,000+ | International gold +65%, PKR weak | +48% from 2023 |
| May 2026 (Current ATH) | 488,500 | US-Iran conflict, dollar weakness | +32% YTD 2026 |
Reading the 1-Year Gold Price Chart Pakistan (2025-2026)
The 1-year chart from May 2025 to May 2026 tells one of the most dramatic stories in Pakistan's gold market history. Here's how to read it period by period:
May-July 2025: Steady Climb
Gold moved from around 207,000 PKR per tola to 231,000 PKR, a gradual 11.6% rise. The chart shows a gentle upward slope with low volatility, a classic controlled bull market. Buyers who purchased during this period locked in prices 53% below current levels.
August–October 2025: Acceleration Phase
The chart steepens sharply from August. Gold jumped from 231,000 to 270,000+ PKR per tola as international prices surged past $3,000/oz. Chart pattern shows increasing momentum as the slope of the price line becomes steeper, confirming a strengthening trend.
November-December 2025: Breakout Phase
The chart shows a near-vertical move from 295,000 to 371,000 PKR per tola. This is a classic 'breakout'—prices push through previous resistance levels with high momentum. Short-term volatility increases (more jagged candles) but the upward direction remains clear.
January-April 2026: New Range Establishment
After the explosive December 2025 move, the chart consolidates briefly in the 370,000-450,000 range before continuing its climb. This consolidation period represented an excellent secondary buying opportunity for investors who missed the earlier rally.
May 2026: Current Level All-Time High Territory
The chart shows gold at all-time highs above 488,000 PKR per tola. US-Iran geopolitical tensions are the primary driver. The chart shows no clear reversal signals yet, though very steep short-term rallies carry increased pullback risk.
Key Chart Patterns to Watch
Uptrend (Series of Higher Highs and Higher Lows)
The most important bullish chart pattern for Pakistan gold. Since 2000, the all-time chart shows a persistent series of higher highs and higher lows—every 'dip' is higher than the previous dip, and every new peak is higher than the previous peak. This mega-trend is one reason long-term gold holders in Pakistan have never lost money over 5+ year holding periods.
Support and Resistance Levels
Support is a price level where gold tends to stop falling and bounce upward. On Pakistan's 1-year chart, previous resistance levels (like 250,000 and 300,000 PKR per tola) became support after being broken. These are important levels to watch when planning purchases.
Consolidation (Sideways Movement)
After sharp rises, gold often enters a sideways consolidation phase; the chart moves horizontally for weeks or months. This is historically the best time to buy, as prices are stable and the next leg up may be approaching. The 2021-2022 period shows a classic consolidation before the 2023 breakout.
Sharp V-Reversal
Occasionally, gold drops sharply and recovers quickly in a V-shape. This occurred in early 2021 (post-COVID correction). V-reversals are hard to trade but easy to identify in hindsight. They are more common in international charts than in Pakistan's PKR charts because local currency effects soften the moves.
Using Chart Analysis to Time Gold Purchases
Can you use charts to improve your gold buying price? The honest answer is: partially. Gold charts in Pakistan are influenced by two variables: international price and exchange rate—and both are hard to predict. However, chart analysis can still give you a meaningful edge:
- Use the 1-month chart to avoid buying at short-term peaks. If the chart has risen 5%+ in the past two weeks, wait for a pullback before buying.
- Use the 6-month chart to identify seasonal patterns. Pakistan gold demand typically rises September-March (wedding season, Eid). Buying in June-August when demand is softer often gives better prices.
- Watch for consolidation zones on the 3-month chart. Horizontal price movement after a sharp rise often precedes the next leg up—enter during consolidation.
- Use the 5-year chart to confirm you're not buying at a generational peak. If the 5-year chart shows the current price 50%+ above long-term averages without a fundamental driver (war, currency crisis), caution is warranted.
- Set price alerts using our calculator rather than watching charts manually. Let the price come to you.
Gold Chart Indicators Explained
Moving Average (MA)
A moving average smooths out short-term volatility by averaging prices over a set period. Our charts include 20-day and 50-day moving averages. When the price line is above the moving average, the trend is bullish. When it crosses below, a trend change may be starting. Pakistan gold's 50-day MA has been below the price line for the majority of 2025–2026, confirming the dominant uptrend.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
RSI measures whether a market is overbought (too far, too fast) or oversold. Readings above 70 suggest overbought conditions—prices may pull back. Readings below 30 suggest oversold conditions—a bounce may be near. After the November-December 2025 surge, RSI reached 78 (overbought), correctly signaling the January 2026 consolidation.
Bollinger Bands
Bollinger Bands show the normal range of price movement above and below a moving average. When gold prices touch the upper band, the move is extended. When they touch the lower band, the price is relatively cheap within its recent range. They are particularly useful for identifying entry points during consolidation phases.
Gold Price Chart Comparisons Pakistan vs International
| Period | International (USD/oz) | Pakistan (PKR/tola) | PKR Amplification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (COVID) | +25% annual | +28% annual | +3% extra due to PKR weakness |
| 2021 | -4% annual | -22% annual | PKR temporary strength amplified downside |
| 2022 | +0% annual | +24% annual | PKR crashed local gains despite flat global |
| 2023 | +13% annual | +61% annual | PKR crisis drove massive extra gains locally |
| 2024 | +27% annual | +12% annual | PKR stabilization reduced local gains vs global |
| 2025 | +66% annual | +33% annual | PKR recovery offset part of global gains |
| 2026 (YTD) | +29% YTD | +32% YTD | PKR slightly weaker in 2026 adds to local gains |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when the gold chart is going up?
A rising gold chart in Pakistan means gold prices are increasing in PKR. This could be due to rising international gold prices, a weakening Pakistani rupee, increased local demand, or a combination of all three. For buyers, a rising chart means it costs more to purchase gold. For sellers, it means better returns on existing holdings.
Is now a good time to buy based on the chart?
Charts show historical data, not guaranteed future movement. The current 1-year chart shows gold near all-time highs; historically, buying near all-time highs in Pakistan has still been profitable over 3-5 year holding periods due to ongoing PKR depreciation. For short-term buyers, waiting for a 3-5% pullback is a reasonable strategy. For long-term investors, the trend suggests prices will likely be higher in 5 years regardless of entry point.
Why does Pakistan's gold chart look different from global charts?
Pakistan's PKR-denominated chart includes the effect of USD/PKR exchange rate movements on top of international price changes. In years where the rupee depreciates sharply, Pakistan's chart shows much larger gains than global USD charts. This is why Pakistani gold investors have sometimes outperformed international gold investors even in flat global years.
How reliable is the 'all-time' gold chart for Pakistan?
The all-time chart (2000-2026) uses benchmark data from Pakistan's Sarafa Associations and historical exchange rate records. Data is reliable but represents daily closing benchmarks—actual transaction prices at specific dealers may have varied by 1-3% from these benchmarks. Use the all-time chart for macro-trend understanding, not precise transaction pricing.
Does the chart update on weekends?
Pakistan's Sarafa market operates Monday through Saturday. On Sundays and public holidays, no new official rate is announced. The chart will show the last available rate without a new data point until the market reopens. International gold, however, continues trading globally on weekends. Monday's opening in Pakistan may therefore show a gap up or down from Friday's close.
Can I download historical gold price data for Pakistan?
Yes. Use the Download button below any chart to export the displayed time-range data as a CSV file. This file includes date, opening rate, high, low, closing rate, and daily change for each period—useful for financial research, investment tracking, or academic study.
Gold Price Forecast — What Charts Suggest About Future Prices
Short-Term Outlook (1-3 Months): The current chart shows gold at all-time highs with an RSI above 70 in the short-term view, suggesting overbought conditions. Historical patterns after similar configurations include either a 5–8% pullback to consolidate, or a brief sideways movement before the next leg higher. The geopolitical driver (US-Iran tensions) is still active, which could support elevated prices longer than typical.
Medium-Term Outlook (6-12 Months):The 6-month chart trend is strongly upward. If international gold remains above $4,000/oz and the PKR stays in the 275-285 range, Pakistan's gold will likely remain above 450,000 PKR per tola through the remainder of 2026. A resolution to US-Iran tensions or a significant USD/PKR strengthening could shift this outlook.
Long-Term Outlook (5 Years):The 5-year and all-time charts both confirm a persistent mega-trend: Pakistan's gold prices have never sustained a 5-year decline. Structural factors (PKR depreciation tendency, inflation, and growing middle-class wealth) support continued long-term appreciation. Every significant correction in the all-time chart has eventually been followed by new highs.
Consult a certified financial advisor before making investment decisions based on chart analysis.
How to Use the goldrate Chart Tools
- Select Timeframe: Use the buttons at the top of the chart (Today / 7D / 1M / 3M / 1Y / 5Y / All) to switch between views.
- Change Karat: Toggle between 24K, 22K, 21K, and 18K charts using the karat selector.
- Change Weight Unit: Switch between per-tola, per-gram, per-10g, and per-ounce using the unit buttons.
- Switch Chart Type: Choose between Line Chart (simple) and Candlestick Chart (detailed) with the chart type toggle.
- Enable Indicators: Turn on Moving Averages, RSI, or Bollinger Bands from the Indicators menu for technical analysis.
- Hover for Exact Values: Hover your mouse (or tap on mobile) over any point on the chart to see the exact price, date, and daily change.
- Download Chart: Export any chart view as a PNG image for reports or sharing.
- Set Alerts: Click any price level on the chart to set a price alert — we'll notify you when gold reaches that level.
Verified Benchmarks
All chart data is sourced in real-time from international markets and verified against local Karachi Sarafa Association daily bulletins for absolute accuracy.