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Gold ore vs Volcanic ash

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Which is worth more: Gold ore or Volcanic ash?

Volcanic ash is currently worth about 1.06× Gold ore. A one-for-one swap wins value for the Gold ore side.

Gold ore Old School RuneScape trading value
Gold ore
Free-to-play
154.5 gp
7-day trend0% over 7d
30-day trend0% over 30d
VolatilityLow volatility
Demand10/10
90 days
Volcanic ash Old School RuneScape trading value164 gp
7-day trend0% over 7d
30-day trend0% over 30d
VolatilityLow volatility
Demand9/10
90 days

Is Gold ore better than Volcanic ash in Old School RuneScape?

A straight Gold ore for Volcanic ash swap is not even in Old School RuneScape: Volcanic ash is worth about 1.06× Gold ore (164 gp vs 154.5 gp). Whoever gives up the Volcanic ash loses roughly 9.5 gp in value unless the other side adds items to close the gap.

Both items are liquid: with demand of 10/10 (Gold ore) and 9/10 (Volcanic ash), you should have no trouble finding takers for either one down the line.

On recent form, Gold ore has held steady this week and volcanic ash has held steady this week. Over 30 days the moves are 0% and 0% respectively, with low volatility on Gold ore and low on Volcanic ash.

Trade FAQ

Is Gold ore better than Volcanic ash in Old School RuneScape?

Volcanic ash is worth more: 164 gp versus 154.5 gp for Gold ore. Factoring in demand (Gold ore 10/10, Volcanic ash 9/10), Volcanic ash is the stronger item to hold right now.

Is Gold ore worth Volcanic ash in Old School RuneScape?

Not one-for-one. Volcanic ash is valued at 164 gp versus 154.5 gp for Gold ore, so the Gold ore side should add about 9.5 gp in extra value.

What is Gold ore worth in Old School RuneScape?

Gold ore currently trades around 154.5 gp with community demand of 10/10.

What is Volcanic ash worth in Old School RuneScape?

Volcanic ash currently trades around 164 gp with community demand of 9/10.

How much should I add to trade Gold ore for Volcanic ash?

About 9.5 gp in extra value — that closes the gap between Gold ore (154.5 gp) and Volcanic ash (164 gp). Use the calculator to test add-on combinations until the verdict reads Fair.

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