XAU/USD: what to know
The XAU/USD rate shows how much USD you get for 1 XAU. Right now, 1 XAU buys 4,170.42 USD at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 USD is worth 0.000239784 XAU.
In the short term XAU is driven mainly by real interest rates, the dollar and safe-haven demand, while USD responds to Fed policy, US growth and global risk appetite.
The code “XAU” combines “X” (supranational) with gold’s chemical symbol Au. The US Dollar (USD) is issued by Federal Reserve (Fed). Most of the world’s central-bank reserves are held in US dollars.
Available archived XAU/USD observations within the last 365 days range from 4,109.39 to 4,423.11, with a -5.38% change from the first to the last available sample. This is not necessarily a full year of observations or an intraday range.
Because this pair involves a precious metal, the rate reflects global bullion prices per troy ounce. Your bank, card issuer or exchange office may use a different rate and charge fees. Compare the final amount after the charges disclosed for your offer.