Gold Price in October 2000
In October 2000, gold fell 3.2%, from $273.60 at the end of September to $264.90 per troy ounce on October 31, 2000. The highest close was $276.40 on October 12, 2000, the lowest $264.30 on October 30, 2000, and the average over 22 trading days was $269.81. Today's price is 1,363.5% higher than the October 2000 close.
Gold ended October lower. What usually happens in November after a lower October →
- Gold fell 3.2% in US dollars in October 2000.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −2.6% in JPY to −2.6% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (−3.0%) and US stocks (−0.4%).
- It closed higher on 6 trading days and lower on 15, with an average daily move of 0.51%.
- At the end of the month it was 4.8% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 55.8 → 55.7.
Gold price chart, October 2000
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, October 2000
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | −2.6% |
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, October 2000
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −3.2% |
| Silver | −3.0% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −0.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.17% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 55.8 → 55.7 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, October 2000
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2Mon | $273.10 | −0.18% | $8.78 |
| Oct 3Tue | $271.60 | −0.55% | $8.73 |
| Oct 4Wed | $270.30 | −0.48% | $8.69 |
| Oct 5Thu | $270.60 | +0.11% | $8.70 |
| Oct 6Fri | $269.30 | −0.48% | $8.66 |
| Oct 9Mon | $270.10 | +0.30% | $8.68 |
| Oct 10Tue | $272.40 | +0.85% | $8.76 |
| Oct 11Wed | $270.50 | −0.70% | $8.70 |
| Oct 12Thu | $276.40 | +2.18% | $8.89 |
| Oct 13Fri | $272.40 | −1.45% | $8.76 |
| Oct 16Mon | $271.50 | −0.33% | $8.73 |
| Oct 17Tue | $271.10 | −0.15% | $8.72 |
| Oct 18Wed | $270.30 | −0.30% | $8.69 |
| Oct 19Thu | $270.10 | −0.07% | $8.68 |
| Oct 20Fri | $271.20 | +0.41% | $8.72 |
| Oct 23Mon | $270.10 | −0.41% | $8.68 |
| Oct 24Tue | $270.10 | 0.00% | $8.68 |
| Oct 25Wed | $266.20 | −1.44% | $8.56 |
| Oct 26Thu | $264.90 | −0.49% | $8.52 |
| Oct 27Fri | $264.40 | −0.19% | $8.50 |
| Oct 30Mon | $264.30 | −0.04% | $8.50 |
| Oct 31Tue | $264.90 | +0.23% | $8.52 |
How October usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Every October since 1971 →
Gold in October 2000: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2000?
Gold traded between $264.30 and $276.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2000, averaging $269.81. It closed the month at $264.90.
How much did gold go down in October 2000?
Gold fell 3.2%, from $273.60 to $264.90. The biggest daily rise was +2.2% on October 12, 2000 and the biggest fall −1.4% on October 13, 2000.
What was the gold price on October 2, 2000?
Gold closed at $273.10 per troy ounce on October 2, 2000, the first trading day of the month.
Is October usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
Did gold beat stocks in October 2000?
No. Gold was −3.2% for the month, against −0.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in October 2000?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.17% in October, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −3.3%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinoctober, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in October 2000}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2000/october}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}