Gold Price in September 2005
In September 2005, gold rose 8.1%, from $433.80 at the end of August to $469.00 per troy ounce on September 30, 2005. The highest close was $472.20 on September 29, 2005, the lowest $442.30 on September 1, 2005, and the average over 21 trading days was $457.30. Today's price is 726.6% higher than the September 2005 close.
Gold ended September higher. What usually happens in October after a higher September →
- Gold rose 8.1% in US dollars in September 2005, leaving it up 7.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +6.3% in CAD to +13.3% in CHF, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than US stocks (+0.8%), and worse than silver (+10.0%).
- It closed higher on 15 trading days and lower on 6, with an average daily move of 0.70%.
- At the end of the month it was 0.7% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 64.0 → 62.9.
Gold price chart, September 2005
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, September 2005
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| CHF | +13.3% |
| GBP | +12.3% |
| EUR | +12.3% |
| JPY | +11.6% |
| ZAR | +9.4% |
| TRY | +8.9% |
| EGP | +8.5% |
| INR | +8.2% |
| PKR | +8.2% |
| CNY | +8.0% |
| CAD | +6.3% |
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, September 2005
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +8.1% |
| Silver | +10.0% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +1.22% |
| Gold, year to date (end of September) | +7.2% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 64.0 → 62.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1Thu | $442.30 | +1.96% | $14.22 | ₹6,228 | AED 52.23 |
| Sep 2Fri | $444.20 | +0.43% | $14.28 | ₹6,255 | AED 52.45 |
| Sep 6Tue | $444.40 | +0.05% | $14.29 | ₹6,261 | AED 52.46 |
| Sep 7Wed | $444.90 | +0.11% | $14.30 | ₹6,262 | AED 52.52 |
| Sep 8Thu | $446.70 | +0.40% | $14.36 | ₹6,285 | AED 52.75 |
| Sep 9Fri | $449.00 | +0.51% | $14.44 | ₹6,317 | AED 53.02 |
| Sep 12Mon | $449.70 | +0.16% | $14.46 | ₹6,337 | AED 53.10 |
| Sep 13Tue | $446.10 | −0.80% | $14.34 | ₹6,285 | AED 52.66 |
| Sep 14Wed | $449.80 | +0.83% | $14.46 | ₹6,334 | AED 53.09 |
| Sep 15Thu | $455.50 | +1.27% | $14.64 | ₹6,417 | AED 53.79 |
| Sep 16Fri | $459.50 | +0.88% | $14.77 | ₹6,474 | AED 54.26 |
| Sep 19Mon | $466.70 | +1.57% | $15.00 | ₹6,578 | AED 55.09 |
| Sep 20Tue | $466.20 | −0.11% | $14.99 | ₹6,571 | AED 55.03 |
| Sep 21Wed | $468.90 | +0.58% | $15.08 | ₹6,611 | AED 55.34 |
| Sep 22Thu | $466.60 | −0.49% | $15.00 | ₹6,578 | AED 55.09 |
| Sep 23Fri | $463.50 | −0.66% | $14.90 | ₹6,534 | AED 54.73 |
| Sep 26Mon | $465.90 | +0.52% | $14.98 | ₹6,576 | AED 54.99 |
| Sep 27Tue | $462.60 | −0.71% | $14.87 | ₹6,544 | AED 54.61 |
| Sep 28Wed | $469.70 | +1.53% | $15.10 | ₹6,635 | AED 55.43 |
| Sep 29Thu | $472.20 | +0.53% | $15.18 | ₹6,669 | AED 55.74 |
| Sep 30Fri | $469.00 | −0.68% | $15.08 | ₹6,624 | AED 55.37 |
How September usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in September 8 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −2.0%. Every September since 1971 →
Gold in September 2005: FAQ
What was the price of gold in September 2005?
Gold traded between $442.30 and $472.20 per troy ounce (daily closes) in September 2005, averaging $457.30. It closed the month at $469.00.
How much did gold go up in September 2005?
Gold rose 8.1%, from $433.80 to $469.00. The biggest daily rise was +2.0% on September 1, 2005 and the biggest fall −0.8% on September 13, 2005.
What was the gold price on September 1, 2005?
Gold closed at $442.30 per troy ounce on September 1, 2005, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹6,228.
Is September usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in September 8 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −2.0%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in September 2005?
Gold rose 8.2% in Indian rupee terms in September 2005, compared with +8.1% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in September 2005?
Yes. Gold was +8.1% for the month, against +0.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in September 2005?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +1.22% in September, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +6.8%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinseptember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in September 2005}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2005/september}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}