Gold Price in April 2009
In April 2009, gold fell 3.5%, from $922.60 at the end of March to $890.70 per troy ounce on April 30, 2009. The highest close was $926.10 on April 1, 2009, the lowest $867.40 on April 17, 2009, and the average over 21 trading days was $892.67. Today's price is 335.2% higher than the April 2009 close.
Gold ended April lower. What usually happens in May after a lower April →
- Gold fell 3.5% in US dollars in April 2009, leaving it up 0.8% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −13.2% in ZAR to −2.9% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−5.2%), and worse than US stocks (+9.6%).
- It closed higher on 10 trading days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 1.12%.
- At the end of the month it was 11.2% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 71.1 → 72.4.
Gold price chart, April 2009
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, April 2009
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | −2.9% |
| EUR | −3.6% |
| CNY | −3.7% |
| EGP | −3.7% |
| PKR | −3.9% |
| CHF | −4.4% |
| TRY | −5.3% |
| INR | −6.0% |
| GBP | −6.4% |
| AUD | −7.9% |
| CAD | −9.0% |
| ZAR | −13.2% |
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 2009
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −3.5% |
| Silver | −5.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +9.6% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.25% |
| Gold, year to date (end of April) | +0.8% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 71.1 → 72.4 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, April 2009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Wed | $926.10 | +0.38% | $29.77 | ₹14,959 | AED 109.30 |
| Apr 2Thu | $907.40 | −2.02% | $29.17 | ₹14,542 | AED 107.13 |
| Apr 3Fri | $895.60 | −1.30% | $28.79 | ₹14,353 | AED 105.74 |
| Apr 6Mon | $871.50 | −2.69% | $28.02 | ₹13,967 | AED 102.86 |
| Apr 7Tue | $882.20 | +1.23% | $28.36 | ₹14,207 | AED 104.15 |
| Apr 8Wed | $884.80 | +0.29% | $28.45 | ₹14,175 | AED 104.46 |
| Apr 9Thu | $882.20 | −0.29% | $28.36 | ₹14,076 | AED 104.16 |
| Apr 13Mon | $894.70 | +1.42% | $28.77 | ₹14,306 | AED 105.65 |
| Apr 14Tue | $890.90 | −0.42% | $28.64 | ₹14,206 | AED 105.15 |
| Apr 15Wed | $892.80 | +0.21% | $28.70 | ₹14,282 | AED 105.37 |
| Apr 16Thu | $879.30 | −1.51% | $28.27 | ₹14,031 | AED 103.81 |
| Apr 17Fri | $867.40 | −1.35% | $27.89 | ₹13,841 | AED 102.41 |
| Apr 20Mon | $887.00 | +2.26% | $28.52 | ₹14,335 | AED 104.72 |
| Apr 21Tue | $882.10 | −0.55% | $28.36 | ₹14,262 | AED 104.11 |
| Apr 22Wed | $891.80 | +1.10% | $28.67 | ₹14,293 | AED 105.26 |
| Apr 23Thu | $905.90 | +1.58% | $29.13 | ₹14,449 | AED 106.95 |
| Apr 24Fri | $913.60 | +0.85% | $29.37 | ₹14,572 | AED 107.86 |
| Apr 27Mon | $907.40 | −0.68% | $29.17 | ₹14,714 | AED 107.10 |
| Apr 28Tue | $892.80 | −1.61% | $28.70 | ₹14,315 | AED 105.37 |
| Apr 29Wed | $899.80 | +0.78% | $28.93 | ₹14,230 | AED 106.20 |
| Apr 30Thu | $890.70 | −1.01% | $28.64 | ₹14,087 | AED 105.18 |
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 +1.8% and a median of +1.5%. Every April since 1971 →
Gold in April 2009: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2009?
Gold traded between $867.40 and $926.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2009, averaging $892.67. It closed the month at $890.70.
How much did gold go down in April 2009?
Gold fell 3.5%, from $922.60 to $890.70. The biggest daily rise was +2.3% on April 20, 2009 and the biggest fall −2.7% on April 6, 2009.
What was the gold price on April 1, 2009?
Gold closed at $926.10 per troy ounce on April 1, 2009, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹14,959.
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 +1.8% and a median of +1.5%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in April 2009?
Gold fell 6.0% in Indian rupee terms in April 2009, compared with −3.5% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in April 2009?
No. Gold was −3.5% for the month, against +9.6% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in April 2009?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.25% in April, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −3.7%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in April 2009}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2009/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}