Gold to Silver Ratio

• The ratio tends to rise before a major rally in gold and gold stocks
• Example:  Gold rose 85% after the ratio his 80 in 2004 to 2006
• The ratio tends to fall as gold and gold stocks are in bull markets
• Many believe it provides reliable market guidance for precious metals
• When the ratio climbs above 80, Silver tends to be a Buy

More Gold-Silver-Ratio Facts

• Estimated that natural ratio of elements is 17.5 in Earth's Crust
• ~15:1 has been used by many countries when on the gold/silver standard (Romans, US, France, etc). 

Times of Extreme Readings:

• 1979 (Low)
• 1991 (High) - All Time high at height of US recession 
• 2011 (Low)
• 2018 (High)