How is gold price converted to currency?

The US gold price is converted to the currency in that country based on the current exchange rate. In other words, no matter where in the world you purchase gold, the actual value of that gold in US dollars is the same. The below chart shows the annual gold price performance versus various fiat currencies. How many grams are in an ounce of gold?

What factors affect the price of gold per gram or ounce?

Supply and demand, of course, also play a key role in the price of gold per gram or ounce. There is only so much gold to be mined and gold mining is not cheap. When gold demand outstrips gold supply, the price of gold goes up. The chief areas of gold demand are in gold jewelry. In 2017, 46% of demand for gold was for jewelry.

How much does gold cost per ounce?

In January of 2019, that investor may have been able to purchase gold for approximately $1300/ounce, meaning that by September of 2020, those five ounces becoming eight ounces would put his average cost per ounce of gold at $812.50.