Gold Price in 2010
Gold averaged $1,227.50 an ounce in 2010, ranging from $1,052.20 to $1,421.10, and ended the year up 29.8% at $1,421.10. The highest close was $1,421.10 on December 31, 2010 and the lowest $1,052.20 on February 5, 2010; the year started from $1,095.20, the close at the end of 2009. Today's price is 172.8% above the 2010 close.
Gold price chart, 2010
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2010
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,083.00 | $1,150.70 | $1,083.00 | −1.1% |
| February | $1,118.30 | $1,121.30 | $1,052.20 | +3.3% |
| March | $1,113.30 | $1,142.70 | $1,088.60 | −0.4% |
| April | $1,180.10 | $1,180.10 | $1,125.10 | +6.0% |
| May | $1,212.20 | $1,242.70 | $1,168.60 | +2.7% |
| June | $1,245.50 | $1,257.20 | $1,208.30 | +2.7% |
| July | $1,181.70 | $1,213.30 | $1,158.00 | −5.1% |
| August | $1,248.30 | $1,248.30 | $1,183.40 | +5.6% |
| September | $1,307.80 | $1,308.50 | $1,244.50 | +4.8% |
| October | $1,357.10 | $1,376.70 | $1,315.40 | +3.8% |
| November | $1,385.00 | $1,409.80 | $1,336.80 | +2.1% |
| December | $1,421.10 | $1,421.10 | $1,370.40 | +2.6% |
Gold in 2010 at a Glance
- Gold rose 29.8% in US dollars. In EUR terms it rose 39.8%, and in JPY terms it rose 13.8% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than S&P 500 (with dividends) (+15.1%).
- It did worse than Silver (+83.7%).
- After US inflation of 1.5%, the real change was +27.8%.
- It set 22 record closing highs (London price, records since 1968), the last on 9 Nov.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 195,825 to net long 167,914 contracts.
Key Events in 2010
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Wednesday, July 21President Obama signs the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law. SourceGold: 0.0% that day · +3.2% a month later
- Wednesday, September 15Japan sells yen in the currency market, its first intervention since 2004. SourceGold: −0.2% that day · +7.9% a month later
Gold in 2010: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2010
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| EUR | +39.8% |
| EGP | +38.0% |
| GBP | +36.0% |
| TRY | +34.4% |
| PKR | +31.8% |
| CNY | +25.6% |
| INR | +25.3% |
| CAD | +23.3% |
| CHF | +17.2% |
| ZAR | +16.1% |
| AUD | +14.8% |
| JPY | +13.8% |
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, 2010
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +83.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +15.1% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +1.5% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2010
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Sun 14 Feb | ¥239.02 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Tue 16 Mar | ₹16,377 24K ₹/10 g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Sun 16 May | ₹17,856 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri 10 Sep | AED 146.95 24K AED/g |
| Navratri | Fri 8 Oct | ₹19,102 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Sun 17 Oct | ₹19,426 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dhanteras | Wed 3 Nov | ₹19,001 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Fri 5 Nov | ₹19,773 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue 16 Nov | AED 157.98 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 167,914 contracts on 28 Dec 2010, against net long 195,825 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2010: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2010?
Gold traded between $1,052.20 and $1,421.10 per troy ounce in 2010 (daily closes), averaging $1,227.50. It closed the year at $1,421.10.
How much did gold go up in 2010?
Gold rose 29.8% in 2010, from $1,095.20 to $1,421.10 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2010?
The highest daily close in 2010 was $1,421.10 per troy ounce on December 31, 2010.
What was the best month for gold in 2010?
April (+6.0%). The weakest was July (−5.1%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2010?
Gold rose 25.3% in Indian rupee terms in 2010, compared with +29.8% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2010?
Yes. Gold was +29.8% for the year, against +15.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2010?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 15 September: Japan sells yen in the currency market, its first intervention since 2004. 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{corgano2026goldpricein2010, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in 2010}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2010}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}