Visualizing the Gold-to-Silver Ratio Since 1869

By Bruno Venditti – Visual Capitalist

The gold-to-silver ratio shows how many ounces of silver equal one ounce of gold. It is the oldest continuously tracked exchange rate, dating back to 3200 BCE. Historically, the ratio played an important role in ensuring coins had their appropriate value, and it remains an important technical metric for metals investors today.

This graphic shows the gold-to-silver ratio since 1869. Data was compiled by Longtermtrends.