Silver Price Forecast 2026: LBMA Analyst Consensus

Tracking the LBMA Annual Forecast Survey — silver analyst predictions, consensus analysis, and historical accuracy amid surging industrial demand from AI data centers and solar photovoltaics

Page reviewed: April 18, 2026 · Data as of: March 14, 2026 · 26 analysts · Source: LBMA Annual Forecast Survey 2026

QUICK ANSWER · AS OF March 14, 2026

What is the silver price forecast for 2026?

The 2026 LBMA silver price forecast consensus is $80/oz, based on 26 analyst predictions (range $44–$125). Silver's structural deficit — driven by AI data center demand and solar photovoltaic expansion — is widening analyst dispersion to 100/100.

Consensus

$80/oz

Range

$44–$125

Analysts

26 LBMA

Dispersion

100/100 (High)

Silver's dual identity — monetary safe-haven and industrial commodity — creates unique fragility. The 2026 forecast range of $81/oz reflects deep disagreement on whether AI and solar demand will overcome supply constraints.

CONSENSUS AVG

$80

USD/oz · 2026

FORECAST RANGE

$44–$125

26 analysts

DISPERSION SCORE

100/100

High dispersion

VS 2025 ACTUAL

+148.9%

consensus shift

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LBMA Consensus 2026

$80/oz

Survey average · 26 analysts

Current Silver Price

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Consensus vs Spot

Forecast deviation

2025 actual: $40.03/oz (LBMA) · 2025 consensus was $31.96/oz · error: +25.3%

📊 Why Such a Wide Range?

Silver's 2026 LBMA forecast range of $44–$125/oz (26 analysts; consensus $80/oz, updated Mar 2026) reflects genuine analytical disagreement about silver's dual role as a monetary and industrial metal. The silver market faces a sixth consecutive annual structural deficit in 2026, driven by record industrial demand from solar photovoltaic manufacturing and AI data center infrastructure buildout. Bullish analysts cite accelerating silver demand from AI-driven compute expansion, global solar capacity additions exceeding 500 GW annually, and declining global silver inventories across LME, COMEX, and LBMA vaults. Cautious analysts point to potential industrial demand slowdowns, gold-silver ratio normalization, and delivery shortage risks. The Consensus Dispersion Score of 100/100 is among the highest recorded in LBMA survey history. See analyst accuracy rankings (2020–2025) and cite-ready references below.

CITATION SUMMARY · LBMA Annual Forecast Survey 2026 · AS OF 2026-03-14

The 2026 LBMA silver price forecast consensus is $80/oz from 26 analysts (range $44–$125). Consensus Dispersion Score: 100/100. Silver Structural Tension Index: 61/100 (ELEVATED). The LBMA survey measures calendar-year average price expectations, published annually each January.

QUICK ANSWER SSTI ELEVATED

SSTI 61/100 — Silver consensus $80/oz (26 analysts). Dispersion 100/100 (high).

Consensus

$80/oz

Dispersion

100/100

GSR Signal

14/100

↑ Top: Duality Tension (30%) Data: March 14, 2026 Pipeline: April 18, 2026 v0.1-beta
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2026 Forecast Distribution

Analyst Predictions

Our tracker includes silver price predictions from 26 analysts participating in the LBMA Annual Forecast Survey 2026, covering major institutions including TD Securities, Natixis, HSBC, UBS, Standard Chartered, MKS PAMP, CPM Group, and independent research firms. Each forecast represents the analyst's expected average silver price for the full calendar year, factoring in industrial demand from AI infrastructure, solar photovoltaic expansion, and the ongoing structural supply deficit documented by the Silver Institute.

26 analysts

Bart Melek

TD Securities

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$44/oz

Range: $42–$86

vs Consensus

-44.4%

Bernard Dahdah

Natixis

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$52/oz

Range: $45–$90

vs Consensus

-34.6%

Jacob Smith

Mitsubishi Corporation

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$61/oz

Range: $46–$103

vs Consensus

-23.3%

Frank Schallenberger

LBBW

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$63/oz

Range: $48–$92

vs Consensus

-20.6%

Caroline Bain

Bain Commodities

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$64/oz

Range: $45–$85

vs Consensus

-20.2%

Srivatsava Ganapathy

Eventell Global Advisory P Ltd.

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$65/oz

Range: $51–$105

vs Consensus

-18.9%

Nicky Shiels

MKS PAMP SA

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$65/oz

Range: $60–$90

vs Consensus

-18.3%

Rohit Savant

CPM Group LLC

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$67/oz

Range: $53–$96

vs Consensus

-15.5%

Kieran Tompkins

Capital Economics

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$68/oz

Range: $50–$100

vs Consensus

-15.2%

James Steel

HSBC

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$68/oz

Range: $58–$88

vs Consensus

-14.2%

Debajit Saha

Metals Research, Refinitiv, an LSEG Business

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$69/oz

Range: $54–$108

vs Consensus

-13.3%

Rhona O'Connell

StoneX Financial Ltd

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$71/oz

Range: $54–$95

vs Consensus

-11.2%

Alexander Zumpfe

Heraeus Metals Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Cautious

2026 Forecast

$75/oz

Range: $55–$105

vs Consensus

-5.7%

Joni Teves

UBS

Moderate

2026 Forecast

$79/oz

Range: $55–$100

vs Consensus

-1.0%

Suki Cooper

Standard Chartered

Moderate

2026 Forecast

$79/oz

Range: $50–$105

vs Consensus

-0.7%

Robin Bhar

Robin Bhar Metals Consulting

Moderate

2026 Forecast

$80/oz

Range: $50–$100

vs Consensus

+0.6%

Kirill Kirilenko

CRU International

Moderate

2026 Forecast

$83/oz

Range: $70–$110

vs Consensus

+4.3%

Philip Newman

Metals Focus

Moderate

2026 Forecast

$83/oz

Range: $60–$100

vs Consensus

+4.3%

Emmanuel Munjeri

Bloomberg Intelligence

Moderate

2026 Forecast

$83/oz

Range: $67–$95

vs Consensus

+4.7%

Renisha Chainani

Augmont

Bullish

2026 Forecast

$85/oz

Range: $69–$101

vs Consensus

+6.8%

Keisuke (Bill) Okui

Sumitomo Corporation

Bullish

2026 Forecast

$90/oz

Range: $50–$120

vs Consensus

+13.1%

Chantelle Schieven

Capitalight Research

Ultra-Bullish

2026 Forecast

$102/oz

Range: $66–$145

vs Consensus

+27.6%

René Hochreiter

NOAH Capital Markets and Sieberana Research

Ultra-Bullish

2026 Forecast

$107/oz

Range: $74–$120

vs Consensus

+34.5%

Bruce Ikemizu

Japan Bullion Market Association

Ultra-Bullish

2026 Forecast

$120/oz

Range: $65–$160

vs Consensus

+50.8%

Ross Norman

CEO Metals Daily Ltd

Ultra-Bullish

2026 Forecast

$122/oz

Range: $72–$165

vs Consensus

+53.3%

Julia Du

ICBC Standard Bank

Ultra-Bullish

2026 Forecast

$125/oz

Range: $62–$150

vs Consensus

+57.1%

Consensus Analysis

The Consensus Dispersion Score is a silver market sentiment indicator measuring the level of agreement among professional LBMA forecasters. It is derived from the coefficient of variation across all 2026 forecasts. Silver historically shows higher dispersion than gold due to its sensitivity to both monetary policy and industrial demand factors — particularly the rapid growth of solar photovoltaic manufacturing and AI data center infrastructure, which have introduced new structural demand variables that analysts weigh differently.

Average

$80/oz

Median

$77/oz

Min

$44/oz

Max

$125/oz

Std Dev

$20

CV

+25.7%

Forecast Range

$44 – $125

Spread: $81

Low Avg High

Distribution Skewness

0.79

Positive (more high forecasts)

Positive skew suggests more analysts cluster below the average.

Statistical Outliers

2

analysts >2σ from mean

Outliers are excluded from consensus average calculation.

Sentiment Distribution — 26 Analysts

Ultra-Bullish
5 (19%)
Bullish
2 (8%)
Moderate
6 (23%)
Cautious
13 (50%)

Institutional Divergence

banks

$73

dealers

$72

independents

$85

Divergence between institution types may indicate differing analytical frameworks or information sets. This is an observational metric only.

Research Interpretation

A coefficient of variation of +25.7% indicates elevated forecast dispersion among 2026 LBMA survey participants. Historical data suggests CVs above 12% correlate with increased price volatility in subsequent months, though past patterns do not guarantee future outcomes. The positive skewness (0.79) reflects the distribution of analyst views relative to the consensus average.

Note: Consensus metrics are calculated from 26 analyst submissions to the LBMA Annual Forecast Survey 2026. Data source: LBMA.org.uk.

Consensus Dispersion Score Beta

100/100

High Dispersion

CV

25.7%

2026

0 — Low 40 70 100 — High
Formula: min(CV × 1000, 100) = min(256.9, 100) = 100
where CV = Standard Deviation / Average

Significant divergence in analyst views. Consensus is fragile. When analyst predictions show this level of dispersion, historical data suggests elevated probability of consensus shifts following contradictory market signals. (Uncertainty: multiple factors influence outcomes beyond forecast dispersion.)

📐 This metric measures LBMA forecast dispersion only. It is one component of the Silver Structural Tension Index (SSTI), which combines 4 dimensions of silver market tension.

Historical Accuracy (2020–2025)

Consensus Forecast vs Actual Gold Price (2020–2025)

Blue bars = consensus average forecast · Orange bars = actual annual average price

Year-by-Year Accuracy Summary · Avg error: 11.2% across 6 years

Year Forecast Avg Range Actual Error Direction
2020 $18 $16–$19 $21 11.4%
2021 $29 $19–$47 $25 13.4%
2022 $24 $20–$27 $22 8.2%
2023 $23 $18–$25 $23 0.7%
2024 $24 $23–$26 $28 13.4%
2025 $32 $28–$35 $40 20.4%

Error = |Forecast Average − Actual| / Actual × 100. Direction = whether consensus correctly predicted year-over-year price movement. Data source: LBMA Annual Forecast Survey.

Most Accurate LBMA Forecasters (2020–2025) · 10 analysts with 2+ years

Rank Analyst Avg Error
🥇 Bart Melek 5.8%
🥈 Joni Teves 6.9%
🥉 Keisuke Okui 7.8%
#4 Jonathan Butler 8.6%
#5 Bhargava Vaidya 9.3%
#6 Suki Cooper 9.5%
#7 Robin Bhar 10.2%
#8 Alexander Zumpfe 10.4%
#9 Ross Norman 11.0%
#10 Carsten Fritsch 11.4%

Rankings include analysts who participated in 2+ LBMA surveys (2020–2025). Avg Error = mean absolute percentage error across participated years. Direction = percentage of years where forecast correctly predicted year-over-year movement. Rankings are for research purposes only and do not constitute endorsement.

📊 DATA SOURCE & ANALYSIS

LBMA Silver Forecast Survey Data

Analysis based on 26+ analyst forecasts · 2020–2026 · accuracy metrics computed by AhaSignals

  • Consensus divergence analysis (CDI)
  • Forecast accuracy rankings
  • Dispersion score tracking
  • Historical error analysis
  • Institutional vs independent comparison
  • Narrative cascade detection

Original Data Source

The raw forecast data is sourced from the LBMA Annual Precious Metals Forecast Survey, published each January by the London Bullion Market Association. For the original survey data, please visit the LBMA directly.

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APRIL 2026 AUDIT

April 2026 Silver Structural Correlation Audit

Silver's dual identity — monetary metal and industrial commodity — creates unique fragility dynamics in April 2026. As AI infrastructure demand and solar deployment accelerate, the Q2–Q3 transition amplifies structural tension across correlated macro signals.

Last consensus audit performed on April 18, 2026. Correlation signals update with each tracker build cycle.

Related Trackers

Silver Industrial Demand Drivers: AI, Solar & the Structural Deficit

The 2026 silver price forecast is shaped by unprecedented industrial demand growth from two converging megatrends: the global AI infrastructure buildout and the accelerating solar photovoltaic energy transition. These structural demand drivers underpin the wide forecast range and high dispersion among LBMA analysts.

☀️ SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEMAND

Solar panel manufacturing consumes approximately 10–15 tonnes of silver per GW of installed capacity. With global solar installations projected to exceed 500 GW annually in 2026, photovoltaic silver demand could surpass 200 million ounces — representing over 20% of total annual mine supply. Next-generation heterojunction (HJT) and TOPCon cell architectures use even more silver per watt, amplifying this demand trajectory.

🤖 AI DATA CENTER DEMAND

AI data center expansion is driving new silver demand through high-performance computing interconnects, advanced semiconductor packaging, thermal interface materials, and power distribution systems. As hyperscale operators invest hundreds of billions in AI infrastructure, silver consumption from this sector is growing rapidly. Silver's superior electrical and thermal conductivity makes it irreplaceable in many high-performance computing applications.

📉 SIXTH CONSECUTIVE STRUCTURAL DEFICIT

According to the Silver Institute's World Silver Survey, the silver market faces a sixth consecutive annual structural deficit in 2026. Mine supply growth remains constrained by declining ore grades and limited new project development, while industrial demand from solar, AI, electronics, and automotive sectors continues to outpace supply. Global silver inventories across LME, COMEX, and LBMA vaults have fallen to multi-year lows, raising concerns about delivery shortages and a potential supply squeeze that could amplify price volatility.

For detailed analysis of silver's industrial demand dynamics, see our research article: Silver Industrial Deficit 2026: AI, Solar & the Liquidity Trap →

Silver Structural Tension Index (SSTI) Beta

Gold's fragility comes from consensus disagreement. Silver's fragility comes from something deeper — a structural identity crisis between its monetary soul and its industrial body. SSTI measures the tension between these two forces across 4 independent components.

Silver Structural Tension Index (SSTI)

Beta

Measures the structural tension between silver's monetary soul and industrial body. Higher = more tension.

61/100

ELEVATED

4/4 components live

0 Low 30 50 Elevated 75 100 Crisis

Analyst Forecast Dispersion

30%

100/100

Extreme analyst disagreement. Silver consensus is deeply fractured between industrial bulls and monetary bears.

LBMA Survey (26 analysts) · 2026-03-14

Industrial vs Monetary Tension

35%

67/100

Elevated tension: 54% industrial share. Supply deficit amplifies the tug-of-war between monetary and industrial demand.

Silver Institute / World Silver Survey · 2026-01-01

Gold-Silver Ratio Signal

15%

14/100

GSR at 59.7 — close to historical mean. Low ratio-driven tension.

XAU/XAG ratio · 2026-04-17

Smart Money Positioning (COT)

20%

27/100

Moderate positioning. Speculative longs are below historical average — low crowding, but thin positioning can amplify moves on any narrative shift.

CFTC COT Report — Silver (SI) · 2026-02-17

How SSTI is calculated ▾

SSTI is a weighted average of 4 components, each scored 0-100 (higher = more tension). Unlike Gold's GFI which focuses on consensus disagreement, SSTI captures silver's unique structural identity crisis between its monetary and industrial roles.

Weights (v1.0.0-beta):

Analyst Forecast Dispersion: 30% × 100 = 30

Industrial vs Monetary Tension: 35% × 67 = 23

Gold-Silver Ratio Signal: 15% × 14 = 2

Smart Money Positioning (COT): 20% × 27 = 5

Composite: 61/100

The Duality Tension component (35% weight) is unique to silver. It peaks when industrial and investment demand are balanced (both competing for constrained supply) and a supply deficit exists. The Gold-Silver Ratio (15% weight) captures mean-reversion pressure from extreme ratio readings.

Methodology version: 1.0.0-beta. Weights and thresholds are versioned.

⚠️ SSTI Beta is for research and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice. Component data has varying freshness (see individual timestamps). Not all tension dimensions are captured.

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Methodology

Data Sources

Gold price forecast data is sourced from the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) Annual Forecast Survey, published each January. The survey collects predictions from analysts at banks, dealers, and independent research firms. Historical actual prices are annual averages of the LBMA Gold Price AM/PM fix, sourced from LBMA historical data. AhaSignals is not affiliated with the LBMA and does not receive data directly from them; all data is collected from publicly available LBMA publications.

Consensus Metrics Calculation

Consensus metrics are calculated from the set of analyst point forecasts for the current survey year. The average is the arithmetic mean of all submitted forecasts. The median is the middle value when forecasts are sorted. Standard deviation measures the spread of forecasts around the mean. The coefficient of variation (CV) is the standard deviation divided by the mean, expressed as a percentage — a scale-independent measure of relative dispersion. Outliers are defined as forecasts more than two standard deviations from the mean and are noted but not excluded from the primary consensus average.

Consensus Dispersion Score Formula

The Consensus Dispersion Score is a simplified, normalized measure of forecast disagreement derived from the coefficient of variation:

Score = min(CV × 1000, 100)
where CV = Standard Deviation / Average.

This produces a 0–100 scale where higher values indicate greater analyst disagreement. Color zones: 0–40 (Low), 40–70 (Moderate), 70–100 (High). This metric is labeled "Beta" because it measures LBMA forecast dispersion only. The forthcoming Gold Fragility Index (GFI) will incorporate this as one of seven components.

Sentiment Classification

Analyst sentiment is classified using relative deviation from the consensus average, making the classification scale-independent across different price levels:

  • Ultra-Bullish: forecast > 15% above consensus average
  • Bullish: forecast 5–15% above consensus average
  • Moderate: forecast within ±5% of consensus average
  • Cautious: forecast > 5% below consensus average

This relative approach ensures that a "Bullish" classification means the same thing whether gold is at $1,800 or $5,000 per ounce.

Historical Accuracy Methodology

Analyst accuracy is measured as the absolute percentage error between the analyst's point forecast and the actual annual average gold price for that year. For analysts who participated in multiple years, the average absolute percentage error across all participated years is reported. Directional accuracy measures the percentage of years in which the analyst correctly predicted whether gold would rise or fall relative to the prior year's actual price. Rankings include only analysts who participated in two or more surveys to ensure statistical reliability.

Limitations & Disclaimers

This analysis has several important limitations. First, the dataset covers 2020–2026 only; earlier years may be added in future updates. Second, analyst forecasts are point estimates submitted in January; many analysts also provide ranges, which are displayed where available. Third, the LBMA survey captures a specific subset of market participants and may not represent the full range of professional opinion. Fourth, historical accuracy rankings are based on a small number of observations (2–6 years per analyst) and should be interpreted with caution. Past accuracy does not predict future accuracy. This data is for research and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

Data version: 2.4 · Coverage: 2020–2026 · Source: LBMA Annual Forecast Survey · Last updated: April 2026 Our fragility scores are calculated using the open-source AhaSignals Protocol. View v1.0.0-beta Logic on GitHub ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LBMA silver price forecast for 2026?
LBMA Silver Forecast Tracker 2026: consensus $80/oz (26 analysts; range $44–$125; updated Mar 2026). Includes 2020–2025 accuracy rankings, analyst leaderboard, dispersion analysis, and free CSV download. This is research data, not investment advice.
How accurate are LBMA silver forecasts historically?
Historical analysis of LBMA silver forecasts from 2020–2025 shows an average absolute error of approximately 11.2% per year. Silver forecasts tend to show higher dispersion than gold due to silver's dual role as both a monetary and industrial metal.
What does the silver Consensus Dispersion Score mean?
The Consensus Dispersion Score (0–100) measures forecast disagreement among analysts. The current score of 100/100 indicates high dispersion in 2026 silver price predictions. Silver typically shows higher dispersion than gold due to its industrial demand sensitivity.
Why is there such a wide range in silver forecasts for 2026?
Silver's dual role as both a monetary metal and an industrial commodity (particularly in photovoltaics and electronics) creates fundamental disagreement among analysts. Bullish forecasters emphasize structural supply deficits and solar demand growth, while cautious analysts focus on potential industrial demand slowdowns and gold-silver ratio normalization. The 2026 range of $44–$125/oz reflects this genuine uncertainty.
What is the LBMA Annual Forecast Survey for silver?
The LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) Annual Forecast Survey is published each January, collecting silver price predictions from leading analysts at banks, dealers, and independent research firms alongside gold, platinum, and palladium forecasts. It is one of the most widely cited precious metals forecast publications in the industry.
What is the silver price outlook for 2026?
LBMA Silver Forecast Tracker 2026: consensus $80/oz (26 analysts; range $44–$125; updated Mar 2026). Dispersion Score 100/100 (high disagreement). See analyst accuracy rankings (2020–2025) and cite-ready references. This is research data, not investment advice.
How does the 2026 silver forecast compare to 2025?
The 2026 LBMA silver consensus average of $80/oz represents a +148.9% shift from the 2025 consensus of $32/oz. The actual 2025 LBMA silver average was $40.03/oz, significantly above the 2025 consensus forecast of $31.96/oz.
How does AI data center demand affect silver prices in 2026?
AI data center expansion is a significant emerging demand driver for silver in 2026. Silver is used in high-performance computing interconnects, thermal interface materials, and advanced semiconductor packaging. As hyperscale data center buildout accelerates to support AI workloads, industrial silver consumption from this sector is projected to grow substantially. Several LBMA analysts have cited AI infrastructure demand as a factor in their bullish 2026 forecasts.
What is the silver market structural deficit forecast for 2026?
The silver market faces a sixth consecutive annual structural deficit in 2026, according to the Silver Institute and major research firms. Mine supply growth remains constrained while industrial demand — particularly from solar photovoltaic manufacturing and AI-related electronics — continues to outpace supply. Global silver inventories across LME, COMEX, and LBMA vaults have declined significantly, raising concerns about delivery shortages and a potential supply squeeze.
How does solar photovoltaic demand impact silver forecasts?
Solar photovoltaic manufacturing is the single largest and fastest-growing source of industrial silver demand. Each GW of solar capacity requires approximately 10–15 tonnes of silver for cell metallization. With global solar installations projected to exceed 500 GW annually by 2026, photovoltaic silver demand alone could consume over 200 million ounces per year. This structural demand growth is a key factor behind the bullish end of the LBMA forecast range.
What are global silver inventory levels at LME, COMEX, and LBMA in 2026?
Global silver inventories across major exchanges and vaults have been declining steadily since 2021. LME silver stocks, COMEX registered inventories, and LBMA vault holdings have all fallen to multi-year lows as persistent structural deficits draw down available supply. These declining inventories increase the risk of delivery shortages and price dislocations, particularly during periods of strong industrial or investment demand.
What is the Silver Structural Tension Index (SSTI)?
The Silver Structural Tension Index (SSTI) is a composite measure of structural tension in the silver market, scored 0-100. Unlike gold's fragility (driven by consensus disagreement), silver's tension arises from its dual identity as both a monetary and industrial metal. SSTI combines 4 components: Analyst Forecast Dispersion (30%), Industrial vs Monetary Duality Tension (35%), Gold-Silver Ratio Signal (15%), and Smart Money Positioning via COT data (20%). The current SSTI score of 61/100 (ELEVATED) reflects elevated structural tension in the silver market. SSTI Beta is for research purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
How does the Silver Structural Tension Index (SSTI) differ from the Gold Fragility Index (GFI)?
SSTI and GFI are complementary composite indices developed by AhaSignals. SSTI measures silver's structural tension arising from its dual identity as both a monetary and industrial metal — the key differentiator is the Duality Tension component (35% weight), which captures the tug-of-war between industrial and investment demand. GFI measures gold market consensus fragility using dispersion, price momentum divergence, and COT positioning. Silver tension is identity-driven; gold fragility is consensus-driven. See the Gold Fragility Index on our Gold Forecast Tracker for the full GFI dashboard.
What is the gold-silver ratio in 2026?
The gold-silver ratio (GSR) measures how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. The current GSR is 59.7, compared to a 20-year mean of 68.0. The 50-year historical average is approximately 67. A ratio below the long-term mean suggests silver is relatively expensive vs gold; above the mean suggests silver is undervalued. The GSR is one of four components in the SSTI (15% weight), used as a relative-value signal for silver's positioning within the precious metals complex.
Is the gold-silver ratio a reliable indicator for silver investment?
The gold-silver ratio has historically mean-reverted over multi-year cycles, but timing is unreliable. Extreme readings (above 80 or below 50) have historically preceded significant silver moves, but the ratio can stay elevated for extended periods. The SSTI uses the GSR as one of four inputs — not as a standalone signal. The ratio's predictive power is strongest when combined with structural supply-demand data (industrial deficit), positioning data (COT), and consensus dispersion. Past patterns do not predict future performance.

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⚠️ Research & Educational Purposes Only

This data is for research and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Analyst forecasts are opinions and may not reflect actual future prices. Data source: LBMA Annual Forecast Survey. AhaSignals is not affiliated with the London Bullion Market Association.

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This page displays data from the LBMA Annual Forecast Survey — a published collection of analyst price predictions compiled by the London Bullion Market Association each January. The LBMA Annual Forecast Survey is a publicly available research publication, distinct from the LBMA Silver Price benchmark.

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All silver price references on this page refer to analyst forecast predictions from the LBMA Annual Forecast Survey, not to the LBMA Silver Price benchmark. Actual annual average prices used for accuracy calculations are derived from publicly available market data.

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