Gold Price in December 2000
In December 2000, gold rose 0.7%, from $270.10 at the end of November to $272.00 per troy ounce on December 29, 2000. The highest close was $275.20 on December 27, 2000, the lowest $268.60 on December 13, 2000, and the average over 20 trading days was $271.52. Today's price is 1,325.3% higher than the December 2000 close.
Gold ended December higher. What usually happens in January after a higher December →
- Gold rose 0.7% in US dollars in December 2000.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +4.4% in JPY to +4.4% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−1.9%) and US stocks (+0.5%).
- It closed higher on 10 trading days and lower on 8, with an average daily move of 0.47%.
- At the end of the month it was 2.3% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 57.8 → 59.3.
Gold price chart, December 2000
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, December 2000
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | +4.4% |
Price in each currency at each day's exchange rate, previous month-end to this month-end. A weaker currency makes gold rise more in local terms.
Gold vs other assets, December 2000
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +0.7% |
| Silver | −1.9% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.5% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.06% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 57.8 → 59.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, December 2000
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Fri | $268.70 | −0.52% | $8.64 |
| Dec 4Mon | $270.70 | +0.74% | $8.70 |
| Dec 5Tue | $270.40 | −0.11% | $8.69 |
| Dec 6Wed | $274.30 | +1.44% | $8.82 |
| Dec 7Thu | $273.20 | −0.40% | $8.78 |
| Dec 8Fri | $272.20 | −0.37% | $8.75 |
| Dec 11Mon | $270.20 | −0.73% | $8.69 |
| Dec 12Tue | $270.30 | +0.04% | $8.69 |
| Dec 13Wed | $268.60 | −0.63% | $8.64 |
| Dec 14Thu | $269.00 | +0.15% | $8.65 |
| Dec 15Fri | $270.40 | +0.52% | $8.69 |
| Dec 18Mon | $269.70 | −0.26% | $8.67 |
| Dec 19Tue | $269.70 | 0.00% | $8.67 |
| Dec 20Wed | $272.50 | +1.04% | $8.76 |
| Dec 21Thu | $273.70 | +0.44% | $8.80 |
| Dec 22Fri | $273.70 | 0.00% | $8.80 |
| Dec 26Tue | $274.10 | +0.15% | $8.81 |
| Dec 27Wed | $275.20 | +0.40% | $8.85 |
| Dec 28Thu | $271.70 | −1.27% | $8.74 |
| Dec 29Fri | $272.00 | +0.11% | $8.75 |
How December usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Every December since 1971 →
Gold in December 2000: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2000?
Gold traded between $268.60 and $275.20 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2000, averaging $271.52. It closed the month at $272.00.
How much did gold go up in December 2000?
Gold rose 0.7%, from $270.10 to $272.00. The biggest daily rise was +1.4% on December 6, 2000 and the biggest fall −1.3% on December 28, 2000.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2000?
Gold closed at $268.70 per troy ounce on December 1, 2000, the first trading day of the month.
Is December usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
Did gold beat stocks in December 2000?
Yes. Gold was +0.7% for the month, against +0.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in December 2000?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.06% in December, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +0.8%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceindecember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in December 2000}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2000/december}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}