However, silver will surprise the markets in the future as overwhelming demand will outstrip supply in a big way. The key factor that will drive up the price (value) of silver much higher than gold in percentage terms, will be its affordability.As the price of gold heads back above $1,500 and silver to $30, an individual can buy a heck of a lot more silver than gold.s the public and market are lulled back to sleep (presently) on the value of silver, there will come a time in the future when it will be impossible to acquire a single ounce... only at much higher prices.