Gold Price in April 2003
In April 2003, gold rose 1.8%, from $335.90 at the end of March to $342.10 per troy ounce on April 30, 2003. The highest close was $342.10 on April 30, 2003, the lowest $321.50 on April 6, 2003, and the average over 25 trading days was $329.82. Today's price is 1,033.2% higher than the April 2003 close.
Gold ended April higher. What usually happens in May after a higher April →
- Gold rose 1.8% in US dollars in April 2003, leaving it down 1.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +1.0% in PKR to +5.0% in EGP, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (+6.7%) and US stocks (+8.2%).
- It closed higher on 14 trading days and lower on 8, with an average daily move of 0.65%.
- At the end of the month it was 9.7% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 75.3 → 71.9.
Gold price chart, April 2003
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, April 2003
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| EGP | +5.0% |
| JPY | +2.4% |
| CNY | +1.8% |
| PKR | +1.0% |
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 2003
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +1.8% |
| Silver | +6.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +8.2% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.22% |
| Gold, year to date (end of April) | −1.6% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 75.3 → 71.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, April 2003
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Tue | $334.30 | −0.48% | $10.75 |
| Apr 2Wed | $329.60 | −1.41% | $10.60 |
| Apr 3Thu | $324.90 | −1.43% | $10.45 |
| Apr 4Fri | $325.30 | +0.12% | $10.46 |
| Apr 6Sun | $321.50 | −1.17% | $10.34 |
| Apr 7Mon | $322.20 | +0.22% | $10.36 |
| Apr 8Tue | $325.60 | +1.06% | $10.47 |
| Apr 9Wed | $326.70 | +0.34% | $10.50 |
| Apr 10Thu | $327.90 | +0.37% | $10.54 |
| Apr 11Fri | $327.90 | 0.00% | $10.54 |
| Apr 13Sun | $324.20 | −1.13% | $10.42 |
| Apr 14Mon | $324.90 | +0.22% | $10.45 |
| Apr 15Tue | $325.80 | +0.28% | $10.47 |
| Apr 16Wed | $327.20 | +0.43% | $10.52 |
| Apr 17Thu | $327.20 | 0.00% | $10.52 |
| Apr 20Sun | $333.50 | +1.93% | $10.72 |
| Apr 21Mon | $334.40 | +0.27% | $10.75 |
| Apr 22Tue | $331.50 | −0.87% | $10.66 |
| Apr 23Wed | $334.80 | +1.00% | $10.76 |
| Apr 24Thu | $333.40 | −0.42% | $10.72 |
| Apr 25Fri | $333.40 | 0.00% | $10.72 |
| Apr 27Sun | $334.50 | +0.33% | $10.75 |
| Apr 28Mon | $333.70 | −0.24% | $10.73 |
| Apr 29Tue | $339.10 | +1.62% | $10.90 |
| Apr 30Wed | $342.10 | +0.88% | $11.00 |
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 2003: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2003?
Gold traded between $321.50 and $342.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2003, averaging $329.82. It closed the month at $342.10.
How much did gold go up in April 2003?
Gold rose 1.8%, from $335.90 to $342.10. The biggest daily rise was +1.9% on April 20, 2003 and the biggest fall −1.4% on April 3, 2003.
What was the gold price on April 1, 2003?
Gold closed at $334.30 per troy ounce on April 1, 2003, 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 2003?
No. Gold was +1.8% for the month, against +8.2% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in April 2003?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.22% in April, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +2.1%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in April 2003}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2003/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}