A historical analysis of gold's price growth reveals that it does not increase steadily but rather in bursts during periods of global financial instability.

Key periods include:

- 1970s: Oil shock and inflation led to a dramatic increase, with gold rising approximately 20 times.

- 1980: Peak inflation created a historic growth spike, followed by a prolonged correction.

- 2008-2011: The financial crisis and European debt issues pushed gold above $1,000 per ounce, reaching new highs.

- 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic saw gold prices approach $2,000 per once

- 2025-2026 (projected): A potential surge could push prices above $4,000 per ounce, marking the strongest increase in decades.

According to the IMF, the ongoing rapid rise in gold prices indicates a significant financial shift is underway.