Gold Price in June 2001
In June 2001, gold rose 2.0%, from $265.30 at the end of May to $270.60 per troy ounce on June 29, 2001. The highest close was $276.20 on June 26, 2001, the lowest $264.90 on June 4, 2001, and the average over 21 trading days was $270.71. Today's price is 1,332.6% higher than the June 2001 close.
Gold ended June higher. What usually happens in July after a higher June →
- Gold rose 2.0% in US dollars in June 2001, leaving it down 0.5% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +2.3% in EGP to +6.5% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−2.4%) and US stocks (−2.4%).
- It closed higher on 13 trading days and lower on 7, with an average daily move of 0.77%.
- At the end of the month it was 5.8% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 60.4 → 63.0.
Gold price chart, June 2001
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, June 2001
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | +6.5% |
| EGP | +2.3% |
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, June 2001
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +2.0% |
| Silver | −2.4% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −2.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.17% |
| Gold, year to date (end of June) | −0.5% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 60.4 → 63.0 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, June 2001
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1Fri | $266.40 | +0.41% | $8.56 |
| Jun 4Mon | $264.90 | −0.56% | $8.52 |
| Jun 5Tue | $265.70 | +0.30% | $8.54 |
| Jun 6Wed | $265.70 | 0.00% | $8.54 |
| Jun 7Thu | $266.00 | +0.11% | $8.55 |
| Jun 8Fri | $273.40 | +2.78% | $8.79 |
| Jun 11Mon | $267.90 | −2.01% | $8.61 |
| Jun 12Tue | $271.50 | +1.34% | $8.73 |
| Jun 13Wed | $272.00 | +0.18% | $8.75 |
| Jun 14Thu | $275.30 | +1.21% | $8.85 |
| Jun 15Fri | $271.20 | −1.49% | $8.72 |
| Jun 18Mon | $272.40 | +0.44% | $8.76 |
| Jun 19Tue | $273.40 | +0.37% | $8.79 |
| Jun 20Wed | $272.40 | −0.37% | $8.76 |
| Jun 21Thu | $272.60 | +0.07% | $8.76 |
| Jun 22Fri | $272.30 | −0.11% | $8.75 |
| Jun 25Mon | $273.70 | +0.51% | $8.80 |
| Jun 26Tue | $276.20 | +0.91% | $8.88 |
| Jun 27Wed | $272.10 | −1.48% | $8.75 |
| Jun 28Thu | $269.30 | −1.03% | $8.66 |
| Jun 29Fri | $270.60 | +0.48% | $8.70 |
How June usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in June 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.4% and a median of −1.6%. Every June since 1971 →
Gold in June 2001: FAQ
What was the price of gold in June 2001?
Gold traded between $264.90 and $276.20 per troy ounce (daily closes) in June 2001, averaging $270.71. It closed the month at $270.60.
How much did gold go up in June 2001?
Gold rose 2.0%, from $265.30 to $270.60. The biggest daily rise was +2.8% on June 8, 2001 and the biggest fall −2.0% on June 11, 2001.
What was the gold price on June 1, 2001?
Gold closed at $266.40 per troy ounce on June 1, 2001, the first trading day of the month.
Is June usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in June 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.4% and a median of −1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
Did gold beat stocks in June 2001?
Yes. Gold was +2.0% for the month, against −2.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in June 2001?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.17% in June, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +1.8%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinjune, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in June 2001}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2001/june}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}