Gold Price in February 2001
In February 2001, gold rose 0.5%, from $265.60 at the end of January to $266.80 per troy ounce on February 28, 2001. The highest close was $268.50 on February 1, 2001, the lowest $255.10 on February 15, 2001, and the average over 19 trading days was $261.81. Today's price is 1,353.0% higher than the February 2001 close.
Gold ended February higher. What usually happens in March after a higher February →
- Gold rose 0.5% in US dollars in February 2001, leaving it down 1.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +1.1% in JPY to +1.1% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−6.7%) and US stocks (−9.1%).
- It closed higher on 8 trading days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 0.71%.
- At the end of the month it was 4.2% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 55.4 → 59.7.
Gold price chart, February 2001
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, February 2001
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | +1.1% |
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, February 2001
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +0.5% |
| Silver | −6.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −9.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.40% |
| Gold, year to date (end of February) | −1.9% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 55.4 → 59.7 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, February 2001
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1Thu | $268.50 | +1.09% | $8.63 |
| Feb 2Fri | $267.10 | −0.52% | $8.59 |
| Feb 5Mon | $265.20 | −0.71% | $8.53 |
| Feb 6Tue | $263.30 | −0.72% | $8.47 |
| Feb 7Wed | $262.80 | −0.19% | $8.45 |
| Feb 8Thu | $260.10 | −1.03% | $8.36 |
| Feb 9Fri | $259.90 | −0.08% | $8.36 |
| Feb 12Mon | $260.70 | +0.31% | $8.38 |
| Feb 13Tue | $260.30 | −0.15% | $8.37 |
| Feb 14Wed | $259.40 | −0.35% | $8.34 |
| Feb 15Thu | $255.10 | −1.66% | $8.20 |
| Feb 16Fri | $258.20 | +1.22% | $8.30 |
| Feb 20Tue | $256.10 | −0.81% | $8.23 |
| Feb 21Wed | $258.20 | +0.82% | $8.30 |
| Feb 22Thu | $258.50 | +0.12% | $8.31 |
| Feb 23Fri | $260.90 | +0.93% | $8.39 |
| Feb 26Mon | $265.80 | +1.88% | $8.55 |
| Feb 27Tue | $267.40 | +0.60% | $8.60 |
| Feb 28Wed | $266.80 | −0.22% | $8.58 |
How February usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in February 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.9% and a median of +0.8%. Every February since 1971 →
Gold in February 2001: FAQ
What was the price of gold in February 2001?
Gold traded between $255.10 and $268.50 per troy ounce (daily closes) in February 2001, averaging $261.81. It closed the month at $266.80.
How much did gold go up in February 2001?
Gold rose 0.5%, from $265.60 to $266.80. The biggest daily rise was +1.9% on February 26, 2001 and the biggest fall −1.7% on February 15, 2001.
What was the gold price on February 1, 2001?
Gold closed at $268.50 per troy ounce on February 1, 2001, the first trading day of the month.
Is February usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in February 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.9% and a median of +0.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
Did gold beat stocks in February 2001?
Yes. Gold was +0.5% for the month, against −9.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in February 2001?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.40% in February, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +0.1%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinfebruary, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in February 2001}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2001/february}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}