Gold Price in January 2010
In January 2010, gold fell 1.1%, from $1,095.20 at the end of December to $1,083.00 per troy ounce on January 29, 2010. The highest close was $1,150.70 on January 11, 2010, the lowest $1,083.00 on January 29, 2010, and the average over 19 trading days was $1,116.83. Today's price is 258.0% higher than the January 2010 close.
Gold ended January lower. What usually happens in February after a lower January →
- Gold fell 1.1% in US dollars in January 2010.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −3.9% in JPY to +2.2% in EUR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−3.8%) and US stocks (−3.6%).
- It closed higher on 10 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 0.90%.
- At the end of the month it was 11.0% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 65.1 → 66.9.
Gold price chart, January 2010
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, January 2010
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| EUR | +2.2% |
| ZAR | +1.8% |
| CHF | +1.4% |
| CAD | +0.6% |
| AUD | +0.4% |
| GBP | +0.1% |
| EGP | −0.6% |
| TRY | −1.3% |
| CNY | −1.3% |
| INR | −1.8% |
| PKR | −1.8% |
| JPY | −3.9% |
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, January 2010
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −1.1% |
| Silver | −3.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −3.6% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.34% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 65.1 → 66.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4Mon | $1,117.70 | +2.05% | $35.93 | ₹16,634 | AED 131.77 |
| Jan 5Tue | $1,118.10 | +0.04% | $35.95 | ₹16,579 | AED 132.03 |
| Jan 6Wed | $1,135.90 | +1.59% | $36.52 | ₹16,697 | AED 134.13 |
| Jan 7Thu | $1,133.10 | −0.25% | $36.43 | ₹16,644 | AED 133.77 |
| Jan 8Fri | $1,138.20 | +0.45% | $36.59 | ₹16,657 | AED 134.37 |
| Jan 11Mon | $1,150.70 | +1.10% | $37.00 | ₹16,781 | AED 135.85 |
| Jan 12Tue | $1,128.90 | −1.89% | $36.29 | ₹16,557 | AED 133.28 |
| Jan 13Wed | $1,136.40 | +0.66% | $36.54 | ₹16,620 | AED 134.16 |
| Jan 14Thu | $1,142.60 | +0.55% | $36.74 | ₹16,738 | AED 134.89 |
| Jan 15Fri | $1,130.10 | −1.09% | $36.33 | ₹16,642 | AED 133.42 |
| Jan 19Tue | $1,139.70 | +0.85% | $36.64 | ₹16,800 | AED 134.56 |
| Jan 20Wed | $1,112.30 | −2.40% | $35.76 | ₹16,492 | AED 131.31 |
| Jan 21Thu | $1,102.70 | −0.86% | $35.45 | ₹16,346 | AED 130.19 |
| Jan 22Fri | $1,089.20 | −1.22% | $35.02 | ₹16,187 | AED 128.59 |
| Jan 25Mon | $1,095.20 | +0.55% | $35.21 | ₹16,225 | AED 129.31 |
| Jan 26Tue | $1,097.90 | +0.25% | $35.30 | ₹16,184 | AED 129.62 |
| Jan 27Wed | $1,084.40 | −1.23% | $34.86 | ₹16,148 | AED 128.02 |
| Jan 28Thu | $1,083.60 | −0.07% | $34.84 | ₹16,147 | AED 127.93 |
| Jan 29Fri | $1,083.00 | −0.06% | $34.82 | ₹16,051 | AED 127.85 |
How January usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%. Every January since 1971 →
Gold in January 2010: FAQ
What was the price of gold in January 2010?
Gold traded between $1,083.00 and $1,150.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2010, averaging $1,116.83. It closed the month at $1,083.00.
How much did gold go down in January 2010?
Gold fell 1.1%, from $1,095.20 to $1,083.00. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on January 4, 2010 and the biggest fall −2.4% on January 20, 2010.
What was the gold price on January 4, 2010?
Gold closed at $1,117.70 per troy ounce on January 4, 2010, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹16,634.
Is January usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in January 2010?
Gold fell 1.8% in Indian rupee terms in January 2010, compared with −1.1% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in January 2010?
Yes. Gold was −1.1% for the month, against −3.6% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in January 2010?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.34% in January, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −1.5%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinjanuary, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in January 2010}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2010/january}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}