Gold Price in November 2005
In November 2005, gold rose 6.3%, from $465.10 at the end of October to $494.60 per troy ounce on November 30, 2005. The highest close was $499.10 on November 29, 2005, the lowest $456.30 on November 4, 2005, and the average over 20 trading days was $475.56. Today's price is 683.8% higher than the November 2005 close.
Gold ended November higher. What usually happens in December after a higher November →
- Gold rose 6.3% in US dollars in November 2005, leaving it up 13.1% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +2.4% in ZAR to +9.3% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than US stocks (+3.8%), and worse than silver (+9.7%).
- It closed higher on 12 trading days and lower on 8, with an average daily move of 0.70%.
- At the end of the month it was 0.9% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 61.6 → 59.7.
Gold price chart, November 2005
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, November 2005
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | +9.3% |
| GBP | +8.7% |
| CHF | +8.3% |
| INR | +8.3% |
| EUR | +8.0% |
| EGP | +7.1% |
| TRY | +7.1% |
| CNY | +6.4% |
| PKR | +6.4% |
| CAD | +4.9% |
| ZAR | +2.4% |
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, November 2005
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +6.3% |
| Silver | +9.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +3.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.80% |
| Gold, year to date (end of November) | +13.1% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 61.6 → 59.7 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, November 2005
Closing price for every trading day, with the same price in INR and AED at that day's exchange rate.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram | 24K India, ₹ per 10 g | 24K UAE, AED per gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1Tue | $458.80 | −1.35% | $14.75 | ₹6,638 | AED 54.16 |
| Nov 2Wed | $462.80 | +0.87% | $14.88 | ₹6,721 | AED 54.63 |
| Nov 3Thu | $460.10 | −0.58% | $14.79 | ₹6,686 | AED 54.33 |
| Nov 4Fri | $456.30 | −0.83% | $14.67 | ₹6,666 | AED 53.88 |
| Nov 7Mon | $459.00 | +0.59% | $14.76 | ₹6,756 | AED 54.19 |
| Nov 8Tue | $460.90 | +0.41% | $14.82 | ₹6,775 | AED 54.42 |
| Nov 9Wed | $466.30 | +1.17% | $14.99 | ₹6,848 | AED 55.05 |
| Nov 10Thu | $466.60 | +0.06% | $15.00 | ₹6,854 | AED 55.10 |
| Nov 11Fri | $468.30 | +0.36% | $15.06 | ₹6,848 | AED 55.29 |
| Nov 14Mon | $468.20 | −0.02% | $15.05 | ₹6,872 | AED 55.27 |
| Nov 15Tue | $468.10 | −0.02% | $15.05 | ₹6,857 | AED 55.26 |
| Nov 16Wed | $478.30 | +2.18% | $15.38 | ₹7,028 | AED 56.46 |
| Nov 17Thu | $486.20 | +1.65% | $15.63 | ₹7,134 | AED 57.41 |
| Nov 18Fri | $485.60 | −0.12% | $15.61 | ₹7,135 | AED 57.34 |
| Nov 21Mon | $489.00 | +0.70% | $15.72 | ₹7,179 | AED 57.72 |
| Nov 22Tue | $492.60 | +0.74% | $15.84 | ₹7,244 | AED 58.15 |
| Nov 23Wed | $492.10 | −0.10% | $15.82 | ₹7,227 | AED 58.09 |
| Nov 28Mon | $498.30 | +1.26% | $16.02 | ₹7,345 | AED 58.82 |
| Nov 29Tue | $499.10 | +0.16% | $16.05 | ₹7,349 | AED 58.92 |
| Nov 30Wed | $494.60 | −0.90% | $15.90 | ₹7,293 | AED 58.39 |
How November usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in November 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +0.4%. Every November since 1971 →
Gold in November 2005: FAQ
What was the price of gold in November 2005?
Gold traded between $456.30 and $499.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in November 2005, averaging $475.56. It closed the month at $494.60.
How much did gold go up in November 2005?
Gold rose 6.3%, from $465.10 to $494.60. The biggest daily rise was +2.2% on November 16, 2005 and the biggest fall −1.4% on November 1, 2005.
What was the gold price on November 1, 2005?
Gold closed at $458.80 per troy ounce on November 1, 2005, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹6,638.
Is November usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in November 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +0.4%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in November 2005?
Gold rose 8.3% in Indian rupee terms in November 2005, compared with +6.3% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in November 2005?
Yes. Gold was +6.3% for the month, against +3.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in November 2005?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.80% in November, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +7.2%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinnovember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in November 2005}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2005/november}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}