🇪🇹Platinum Rate in Awasa Today
The platinum rate in Awasa today is ETB 5,717 per gram for 14K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up ETB 170.57 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into ETB for Awasa. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Ethiopia's larger markets, with a population of around 422,200.
Platinum rate in Awasa — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ETB 9,801 | ETB 8,984 | ETB 8,576 | ETB 7,351 | ETB 5,717 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ETB 304,836 | ETB 279,433 | ETB 266,731 | ETB 228,627 | ETB 177,821 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ETB 9,800,697 | ETB 8,983,973 | ETB 8,575,610 | ETB 7,350,523 | ETB 5,717,074 |
All figures in ETB (Birr). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 14K per gram in Awasa
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current ETB exchange rate.
| Date | 14K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,718 | +ETB 170.57 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,547 | +ETB 86.04 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,461 | +ETB 230.87 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,231 | -ETB 166.94 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,397 | +ETB 95.44 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,302 | +ETB 75.13 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,227 | -ETB 108.76 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,336 | +ETB 46.35 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,289 | +ETB 3.94 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ETB 5,285 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Awasa — questions
What is the platinum rate in Awasa today?
The platinum rate in Awasa today is ETB 5,717 per gram for 14K, and ETB 9,801 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current ETB exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Awasa?
One gram of 24K platinum costs ETB 9,801 in Awasa, and 22K costs ETB 8,984 per gram. 18K works out at ETB 7,351.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Awasa?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is ETB 816.72 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Awasa different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Ethiopia — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 7 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.