Gold prices are being closely watched on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, both in Turkey and globally. Shaped by inflation data and central bank interest rate decisions in the global economy, the gold market is exhibiting a dynamic trend this morning. The approach of gram gold prices to critical resistance levels has drawn the attention of everyone from those preparing for weddings to large-scale investors.
While the international price of gold is struggling around the $4,900 level, gram gold prices in Turkey are nearing the 7,000 TL mark, supported by the dollar/TL exchange rate. According to data from altin.in, as of 18:19:20 local time, the gold ounce is trading at $5003.39, while the dollar is at 43.7598 TL and the Euro at 51.7598 TL. This movement in currency values significantly impacts the local gold market.
As of 10:00 local time, gram gold was being traded at 6,935.10 TL for buying and 6,936.05 TL for selling, as reported by Bloomberg HT. The price of a quarter gold coin is 11,096.17 TL for buying and 11,340.44 TL for selling, while the Cumhuriyet gold coin is trading at 45,223.02 TL. The report underscores investors’ focus on inflation data and currency fluctuations.
Here’s a snapshot of the current prices as of February 18, 2026:
- Gram Gold: 6,798.1860 TL (Buying), 6,856.4650 TL (Selling)
- Quarter Gold: 11,394.3820 TL (Buying), 11,626.9200 TL (Selling)
- Republic Gold: 46,897.6070 TL (Buying), 47,371.3200 TL (Selling)
- 22 Karat Bracelet: 6,380.6270 TL (Buying), 6,445.0780 TL (Selling)
- Gold Ounce: $5003.3900
According to Mynet Finance, the price of a quarter gold coin was recorded as 11,099.40 TL for buying and 11,343.50 TL for selling. The decision highlights ongoing market volatility as investors react to global economic indicators.
February’s performance shows a 1.86% increase in gram gold, rising 126.38 TL since the beginning of the month. Compared to the start of the year (5,985.85 TL), gram gold has increased by 950.2 TL, representing a 15.87% gain. Over the past year, gram gold has risen from 3,421.85 TL to 6,936.05 TL, a 102.70% increase in value.
