Gold Price in 2009
Gold averaged $972.02 an ounce in 2009, ranging from $806.70 to $1,217.40, and ended the year up 23.9% at $1,095.20. The highest close was $1,217.40 on December 3, 2009 and the lowest $806.70 on January 15, 2009; the year started from $883.60, the close at the end of 2008. Today's price is 254.0% above the 2009 close.
Gold price chart, 2009
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2009
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $927.30 | $927.30 | $806.70 | +4.9% |
| February | $941.50 | $1,001.80 | $892.00 | +1.5% |
| March | $926.10 | $958.30 | $888.70 | −1.6% |
| April | $887.60 | $913.60 | $867.40 | −4.2% |
| May | $978.60 | $978.80 | $887.60 | +10.3% |
| June | $941.00 | $983.20 | $920.60 | −3.8% |
| July | $953.70 | $954.50 | $909.00 | +1.3% |
| August | $954.70 | $967.50 | $934.30 | +0.1% |
| September | $999.50 | $1,018.90 | $976.60 | +4.7% |
| October | $1,039.70 | $1,064.20 | $1,003.20 | +4.0% |
| November | $1,181.10 | $1,186.90 | $1,053.40 | +13.6% |
| December | $1,095.20 | $1,217.40 | $1,086.00 | −7.3% |
Gold in 2009 at a Glance
- Gold rose 23.9% in US dollars. In PKR terms it rose 32.7%, and in AUD terms it fell 2.7% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did worse than Silver (+49.3%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+26.5%).
- After US inflation of 2.7%, the real change was +20.7%.
- It set 22 record closing highs (London price, records since 1968), the last on 2 Dec.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 91,887 to net long 195,825 contracts.
Key Events in 2009
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Tuesday, February 17President Obama signs the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. SourceGold: +2.7% that day · −2.1% a month later
- Wednesday, March 18Fed expands asset purchases, adding $750 billion of agency MBS/debt and $300 billion of Treasuries. SourceGold: +7.8% that day · +0.7% a month later
- Monday, November 2IMF announces the sale of 200 tonnes of gold to the Reserve Bank of India. SourceGold: +1.3% that day · +15.3% a month later
Gold in 2009: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2009
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| PKR | +32.7% |
| JPY | +27.0% |
| TRY | +24.4% |
| CNY | +24.3% |
| EGP | +23.9% |
| CHF | +22.9% |
| EUR | +20.9% |
| INR | +19.7% |
| GBP | +12.3% |
| CAD | +7.3% |
| ZAR | −1.9% |
| AUD | −2.7% |
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, 2009
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +49.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +26.5% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +2.7% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2009
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Mon 26 Jan | ¥199.49 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Fri 27 Mar | ₹15,112 24K ₹/10 g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Mon 27 Apr | ₹14,714 24K ₹/10 g |
| Navratri | Sat 19 Sep | ₹15,587 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sun 20 Sep | AED 119.10 24K AED/g |
| Dussehra | Mon 28 Sep | ₹15,338 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dhanteras | Thu 15 Oct | ₹15,593 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Sat 17 Oct | ₹15,607 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri 27 Nov | AED 138.65 24K AED/g |
International price converted at that day's rate, before local taxes and making charges.
Futures positioning: managed money (speculators) held a net long position of 195,825 contracts on 29 Dec 2009, against net long 91,887 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2009: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2009?
Gold traded between $806.70 and $1,217.40 per troy ounce in 2009 (daily closes), averaging $972.02. It closed the year at $1,095.20.
How much did gold go up in 2009?
Gold rose 23.9% in 2009, from $883.60 to $1,095.20 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2009?
The highest daily close in 2009 was $1,217.40 per troy ounce on December 3, 2009.
What was the best month for gold in 2009?
November (+13.6%). The weakest was December (−7.3%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2009?
Gold rose 19.7% in Indian rupee terms in 2009, compared with +23.9% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2009?
No. Gold was +23.9% for the year, against +26.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2009?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 18 March: Fed expands asset purchases, adding $750 billion of agency MBS/debt and $300 billion of Treasuries. Gold moved +7.8% 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{corgano2026goldpricein2009, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in 2009}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2009}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}