Gold Price in December 2010
In December 2010, gold rose 2.6%, from $1,385.00 at the end of November to $1,421.10 per troy ounce on December 31, 2010. The highest close was $1,421.10 on December 31, 2010, the lowest $1,370.40 on December 16, 2010, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,393.95. Today's price is 172.8% higher than the December 2010 close.
Gold ended December higher. What usually happens in January after a higher December →
- Gold rose 2.6% in US dollars in December 2010, leaving it up 29.8% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −4.6% in ZAR to +6.0% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (+9.7%) and US stocks (+6.7%).
- It closed higher on 14 trading days and lower on 8, with an average daily move of 0.70%.
- Gold/silver ratio: 49.1 → 46.0.
Gold price chart, December 2010
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, December 2010
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +6.0% |
| GBP | +3.4% |
| EGP | +2.8% |
| PKR | +2.5% |
| CNY | +2.0% |
| EUR | +1.1% |
| CAD | +0.6% |
| INR | +0.4% |
| JPY | −0.8% |
| AUD | −3.0% |
| CHF | −4.2% |
| ZAR | −4.6% |
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, December 2010
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +2.6% |
| Silver | +9.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +6.7% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.17% |
| Gold, year to date (end of December) | +29.8% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 49.1 → 46.0 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, December 2010
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Wed | $1,387.30 | +0.17% | $44.60 | ₹20,415 | AED 163.81 |
| Dec 2Thu | $1,388.50 | +0.09% | $44.64 | ₹20,191 | AED 163.96 |
| Dec 3Fri | $1,405.40 | +1.22% | $45.18 | ₹20,392 | AED 165.95 |
| Dec 6Mon | $1,415.30 | +0.70% | $45.50 | ₹20,437 | AED 167.12 |
| Dec 7Tue | $1,408.30 | −0.49% | $45.28 | ₹20,289 | AED 166.30 |
| Dec 8Wed | $1,382.50 | −1.83% | $44.45 | ₹19,780 | AED 163.24 |
| Dec 9Thu | $1,392.10 | +0.69% | $44.76 | ₹20,141 | AED 164.39 |
| Dec 10Fri | $1,384.30 | −0.56% | $44.51 | ₹20,050 | AED 163.46 |
| Dec 13Mon | $1,397.30 | +0.94% | $44.92 | ₹20,193 | AED 165.00 |
| Dec 14Tue | $1,403.60 | +0.45% | $45.13 | ₹20,266 | AED 165.74 |
| Dec 15Wed | $1,385.50 | −1.29% | $44.54 | ₹20,005 | AED 163.60 |
| Dec 16Thu | $1,370.40 | −1.09% | $44.06 | ₹19,937 | AED 161.82 |
| Dec 17Fri | $1,378.60 | +0.60% | $44.32 | ₹20,056 | AED 162.79 |
| Dec 20Mon | $1,385.50 | +0.50% | $44.54 | ₹20,120 | AED 163.60 |
| Dec 21Tue | $1,388.20 | +0.19% | $44.63 | ₹20,200 | AED 163.92 |
| Dec 22Wed | $1,386.80 | −0.10% | $44.59 | ₹20,144 | AED 163.76 |
| Dec 23Thu | $1,380.00 | −0.49% | $44.37 | ₹19,943 | AED 162.95 |
| Dec 27Mon | $1,382.40 | +0.17% | $44.45 | ₹20,005 | AED 163.24 |
| Dec 28Tue | $1,405.20 | +1.65% | $45.18 | ₹20,375 | AED 165.93 |
| Dec 29Wed | $1,413.10 | +0.56% | $45.43 | ₹20,422 | AED 166.86 |
| Dec 30Thu | $1,405.60 | −0.53% | $45.19 | ₹20,300 | AED 165.98 |
| Dec 31Fri | $1,421.10 | +1.10% | $45.69 | ₹20,473 | AED 167.81 |
How December usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Every December since 1971 →
Gold in December 2010: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2010?
Gold traded between $1,370.40 and $1,421.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2010, averaging $1,393.95. It closed the month at $1,421.10.
How much did gold go up in December 2010?
Gold rose 2.6%, from $1,385.00 to $1,421.10. The biggest daily rise was +1.6% on December 28, 2010 and the biggest fall −1.8% on December 8, 2010.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2010?
Gold closed at $1,387.30 per troy ounce on December 1, 2010, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹20,415.
Is December usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in December 2010?
Gold rose 0.4% in Indian rupee terms in December 2010, compared with +2.6% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in December 2010?
No. Gold was +2.6% for the month, against +6.7% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in December 2010?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.17% in December, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +2.4%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceindecember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in December 2010}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2010/december}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}