Gold Price in March 2010
In March 2010, gold rose 0.6%, from $1,118.30 at the end of February to $1,125.10 per troy ounce on March 31, 2010. The highest close was $1,142.70 on March 3, 2010, the lowest $1,088.60 on March 23, 2010, and the average over 26 trading days was $1,114.11. Today's price is 244.6% higher than the March 2010 close.
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- Gold rose 0.6% in US dollars in March 2010, leaving it up 2.7% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −5.8% in ZAR to +6.2% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (+8.3%) and US stocks (+6.0%).
- It closed higher on 14 trading days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 0.66%.
- At the end of the month it was 7.6% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 67.8 → 62.9.
Gold price chart, March 2010
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, March 2010
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | +6.2% |
| EUR | +1.0% |
| CNY | +0.6% |
| EGP | +0.5% |
| GBP | +0.3% |
| PKR | −0.4% |
| CHF | −1.2% |
| TRY | −1.5% |
| AUD | −2.1% |
| INR | −2.2% |
| CAD | −3.5% |
| ZAR | −5.8% |
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, March 2010
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +0.6% |
| Silver | +8.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +6.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.41% |
| Gold, year to date (end of March) | +2.7% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 67.8 → 62.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1Mon | $1,117.80 | −0.04% | $35.94 | ₹16,532 | AED 132.00 |
| Mar 2Tue | $1,136.90 | +1.71% | $36.55 | ₹16,824 | AED 134.25 |
| Mar 3Wed | $1,142.70 | +0.51% | $36.74 | ₹16,734 | AED 134.94 |
| Mar 4Thu | $1,132.60 | −0.88% | $36.41 | ₹16,630 | AED 133.74 |
| Mar 5Fri | $1,134.80 | +0.19% | $36.48 | ₹16,582 | AED 134.00 |
| Mar 8Mon | $1,123.60 | −0.99% | $36.12 | ₹16,401 | AED 132.65 |
| Mar 9Tue | $1,122.00 | −0.14% | $36.07 | ₹16,431 | AED 132.48 |
| Mar 10Wed | $1,107.80 | −1.27% | $35.62 | ₹16,138 | AED 130.81 |
| Mar 11Thu | $1,108.00 | +0.02% | $35.62 | ₹16,191 | AED 130.83 |
| Mar 12Fri | $1,101.50 | −0.59% | $35.41 | ₹16,113 | AED 130.04 |
| Mar 14Sun | $1,105.10 | +0.33% | $35.53 | ₹16,165 | AED 130.47 |
| Mar 15Mon | $1,122.20 | +1.55% | $36.08 | ₹16,437 | AED 132.48 |
| Mar 16Tue | $1,124.00 | +0.16% | $36.14 | ₹16,403 | AED 132.68 |
| Mar 17Wed | $1,127.40 | +0.30% | $36.25 | ₹16,413 | AED 133.11 |
| Mar 18Thu | $1,107.40 | −1.77% | $35.60 | ₹16,161 | AED 130.75 |
| Mar 19Fri | $1,107.40 | 0.00% | $35.60 | ₹16,111 | AED 130.73 |
| Mar 21Sun | $1,099.30 | −0.73% | $35.34 | ₹15,993 | AED 129.77 |
| Mar 22Mon | $1,103.50 | +0.38% | $35.48 | ₹16,132 | AED 130.30 |
| Mar 23Tue | $1,088.60 | −1.35% | $35.00 | ₹15,890 | AED 128.55 |
| Mar 24Wed | $1,092.70 | +0.38% | $35.13 | ₹15,950 | AED 129.03 |
| Mar 25Thu | $1,104.20 | +1.05% | $35.50 | ₹16,149 | AED 130.36 |
| Mar 26Fri | $1,104.20 | 0.00% | $35.50 | ₹16,014 | AED 130.38 |
| Mar 28Sun | $1,110.30 | +0.55% | $35.70 | ₹15,992 | AED 131.11 |
| Mar 29Mon | $1,104.50 | −0.52% | $35.51 | ₹15,958 | AED 130.39 |
| Mar 30Tue | $1,113.30 | +0.80% | $35.79 | ₹16,035 | AED 131.46 |
| Mar 31Wed | $1,125.10 | +1.06% | $36.17 | ₹16,133 | AED 132.82 |
How March usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in March 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.8% and a median of +0.3%. Every March since 1971 →
Gold in March 2010: FAQ
What was the price of gold in March 2010?
Gold traded between $1,088.60 and $1,142.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in March 2010, averaging $1,114.11. It closed the month at $1,125.10.
How much did gold go up in March 2010?
Gold rose 0.6%, from $1,118.30 to $1,125.10. The biggest daily rise was +1.7% on March 2, 2010 and the biggest fall −1.8% on March 18, 2010.
What was the gold price on March 1, 2010?
Gold closed at $1,117.80 per troy ounce on March 1, 2010, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹16,532.
Is March usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in March 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.8% and a median of +0.3%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in March 2010?
Gold fell 2.2% in Indian rupee terms in March 2010, compared with +0.6% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in March 2010?
No. Gold was +0.6% for the month, against +6.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in March 2010?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.41% in March, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +0.2%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinmarch, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in March 2010}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2010/march}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}