Gold Price in April 2002
In April 2002, gold rose 2.1%, from $302.60 at the end of March to $309.10 per troy ounce on April 30, 2002. The highest close was $311.60 on April 25, 2002, the lowest $298.80 on April 8, 2002, and the average over 26 trading days was $303.93. Today's price is 1,154.2% higher than the April 2002 close.
Gold ended April higher. What usually happens in May after a higher April →
- Gold rose 2.1% in US dollars in April 2002, leaving it up 10.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −2.1% in JPY to +2.4% in EGP, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−2.4%) and US stocks (−6.1%).
- It closed higher on 13 trading days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 0.48%.
- At the end of the month it was 0.8% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 65.2 → 68.2.
Gold price chart, April 2002
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, April 2002
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| EGP | +2.4% |
| CNY | +2.1% |
| JPY | −2.1% |
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, April 2002
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +2.1% |
| Silver | −2.4% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −6.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.56% |
| Gold, year to date (end of April) | +10.9% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 65.2 → 68.2 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, April 2002
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Mon | $303.20 | +0.20% | $9.75 |
| Apr 2Tue | $305.90 | +0.89% | $9.83 |
| Apr 3Wed | $302.60 | −1.08% | $9.73 |
| Apr 4Thu | $301.10 | −0.50% | $9.68 |
| Apr 5Fri | $300.10 | −0.33% | $9.65 |
| Apr 7Sun | $300.50 | +0.13% | $9.66 |
| Apr 8Mon | $298.80 | −0.57% | $9.61 |
| Apr 9Tue | $301.70 | +0.97% | $9.70 |
| Apr 10Wed | $302.20 | +0.17% | $9.72 |
| Apr 11Thu | $302.10 | −0.03% | $9.71 |
| Apr 12Fri | $302.10 | 0.00% | $9.71 |
| Apr 14Sun | $300.00 | −0.70% | $9.65 |
| Apr 15Mon | $298.80 | −0.40% | $9.61 |
| Apr 16Tue | $302.10 | +1.10% | $9.71 |
| Apr 17Wed | $304.50 | +0.79% | $9.79 |
| Apr 18Thu | $302.30 | −0.72% | $9.72 |
| Apr 19Fri | $302.30 | 0.00% | $9.72 |
| Apr 21Sun | $303.00 | +0.23% | $9.74 |
| Apr 22Mon | $304.00 | +0.33% | $9.77 |
| Apr 23Tue | $304.30 | +0.10% | $9.78 |
| Apr 24Wed | $308.10 | +1.25% | $9.91 |
| Apr 25Thu | $311.60 | +1.14% | $10.02 |
| Apr 26Fri | $311.60 | 0.00% | $10.02 |
| Apr 28Sun | $311.20 | −0.13% | $10.01 |
| Apr 29Mon | $308.90 | −0.74% | $9.93 |
| Apr 30Tue | $309.10 | +0.06% | $9.94 |
How April usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.3% and a median of +0.8%. Every April since 1971 →
Gold in April 2002: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2002?
Gold traded between $298.80 and $311.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2002, averaging $303.93. It closed the month at $309.10.
How much did gold go up in April 2002?
Gold rose 2.1%, from $302.60 to $309.10. The biggest daily rise was +1.2% on April 24, 2002 and the biggest fall −1.1% on April 3, 2002.
What was the gold price on April 1, 2002?
Gold closed at $303.20 per troy ounce on April 1, 2002, the first trading day of the month.
Is April usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.3% and a median of +0.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
Did gold beat stocks in April 2002?
Yes. Gold was +2.1% for the month, against −6.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in April 2002?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.56% in April, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +1.6%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in April 2002}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2002/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}