Gold Price in 2005
Gold averaged $444.59 an ounce in 2005, ranging from $412.60 to $528.40, and ended the year up 18.2% at $517.10. The highest close was $528.40 on December 12, 2005 and the lowest $412.60 on February 8, 2005; the year started from $437.50, the close at the end of 2004. Today's price is 649.7% above the 2005 close.
Gold price chart, 2005
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2005
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $421.80 | $428.70 | $418.90 | −3.6% |
| February | $436.50 | $436.50 | $412.60 | +3.5% |
| March | $428.70 | $446.20 | $424.70 | −1.8% |
| April | $435.00 | $437.90 | $423.90 | +1.5% |
| May | $415.30 | $429.80 | $415.30 | −4.5% |
| June | $427.80 | $441.70 | $422.70 | +3.0% |
| July | $431.90 | $431.90 | $419.60 | +1.0% |
| August | $442.30 | $446.10 | $431.20 | +2.4% |
| September | $469.00 | $472.20 | $444.20 | +6.0% |
| October | $465.10 | $477.10 | $461.00 | −0.8% |
| November | $494.60 | $499.10 | $456.30 | +6.3% |
| December | $517.10 | $528.40 | $493.00 | +4.5% |
Gold in 2005 at a Glance
- Gold rose 18.2% in US dollars. In CHF terms it rose 37.2%, and in EGP terms it rose 10.9% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than S&P 500 (with dividends) (+4.9%).
- It did worse than Silver (+29.6%).
- After US inflation of 3.4%, the real change was +14.3%.
Key Events in 2005
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Thursday, July 21China ends the yuan's dollar peg, revaluing it to 8.11 per dollar. SourceGold: −0.2% that day · +3.9% a month later
Gold in 2005: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2005
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| CHF | +37.2% |
| EUR | +36.0% |
| JPY | +35.5% |
| ZAR | +32.5% |
| GBP | +32.2% |
| INR | +21.7% |
| PKR | +19.7% |
| CNY | +15.4% |
| CAD | +14.0% |
| EGP | +10.9% |
Price in each currency at the year-end exchange rate, year-end to year-end. A falling currency makes gold rise more in local terms.
Gold vs other assets, 2005
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +29.6% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +4.9% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +3.4% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2005
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Adha | Thu 20 Jan | AED 49.85 24K AED/g |
| Chinese New Year | Wed 9 Feb | ¥109.74 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Sat 9 Apr | ₹5,991 24K ₹/10 g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Wed 11 May | ₹5,939 24K ₹/10 g |
| Navratri | Tue 4 Oct | ₹6,624 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Wed 12 Oct | ₹6,837 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dhanteras | Sun 30 Oct | ₹6,845 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Tue 1 Nov | ₹6,638 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Thu 3 Nov | AED 54.33 24K AED/g |
International price converted at that day's rate, before local taxes and making charges.
Gold in 2005: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2005?
Gold traded between $412.60 and $528.40 per troy ounce in 2005 (daily closes), averaging $444.59. It closed the year at $517.10.
How much did gold go up in 2005?
Gold rose 18.2% in 2005, from $437.50 to $517.10 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2005?
The highest daily close in 2005 was $528.40 per troy ounce on December 12, 2005.
What was the best month for gold in 2005?
November (+6.3%). The weakest was May (−4.5%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2005?
Gold rose 21.7% in Indian rupee terms in 2005, compared with +18.2% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2005?
Yes. Gold was +18.2% for the year, against +4.9% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2005?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 21 July: China ends the yuan's dollar peg, revaluing it to 8.11 per dollar. Gold moved −0.2% that day.
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV or get any year from the free gold price API (free to use with a link to this site).
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@misc{corgano2026goldpricein2005, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in 2005}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2005}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}