Gold Price in October 2010
In October 2010, gold rose 3.8%, from $1,307.80 at the end of September to $1,357.10 per troy ounce on October 29, 2010. The highest close was $1,376.70 on October 14, 2010, the lowest $1,315.40 on October 4, 2010, and the average over 21 trading days was $1,343.22. Today's price is 185.7% higher than the October 2010 close.
Gold ended October higher. What usually happens in November after a higher October →
- Gold rose 3.8% in US dollars in October 2010, leaving it up 23.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +1.4% in JPY to +5.6% in EGP, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (+12.7%) and US stocks (+3.8%).
- It closed higher on 12 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 0.87%.
- It set 6 record closing highs (London price, records since 1968), the last on 14 October.
- Gold/silver ratio: 60.0 → 55.3.
Gold price chart, October 2010
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, October 2010
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| EGP | +5.6% |
| ZAR | +5.4% |
| PKR | +4.7% |
| CHF | +4.4% |
| CNY | +3.7% |
| CAD | +3.5% |
| INR | +3.4% |
| GBP | +3.4% |
| AUD | +2.9% |
| EUR | +2.6% |
| TRY | +2.6% |
| JPY | +1.4% |
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, October 2010
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +3.8% |
| Silver | +12.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +3.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.12% |
| Gold, year to date (end of October) | +23.9% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 60.0 → 55.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Fri | $1,316.10 | +0.63% | $42.31 | ₹18,856 | AED 155.41 |
| Oct 4Mon | $1,315.40 | −0.05% | $42.29 | ₹18,798 | AED 155.33 |
| Oct 5Tue | $1,338.90 | +1.79% | $43.05 | ₹19,113 | AED 158.10 |
| Oct 6Wed | $1,346.40 | +0.56% | $43.29 | ₹19,129 | AED 158.99 |
| Oct 7Thu | $1,333.90 | −0.93% | $42.89 | ₹18,956 | AED 157.51 |
| Oct 8Fri | $1,344.20 | +0.77% | $43.22 | ₹19,102 | AED 158.73 |
| Oct 11Mon | $1,353.30 | +0.68% | $43.51 | ₹19,301 | AED 159.81 |
| Oct 12Tue | $1,345.70 | −0.56% | $43.27 | ₹19,253 | AED 158.91 |
| Oct 13Wed | $1,369.50 | +1.77% | $44.03 | ₹19,523 | AED 161.68 |
| Oct 14Thu | $1,376.70 | +0.53% | $44.26 | ₹19,505 | AED 162.57 |
| Oct 15Fri | $1,371.10 | −0.41% | $44.08 | ₹19,426 | AED 161.90 |
| Oct 18Mon | $1,371.20 | +0.01% | $44.09 | ₹19,472 | AED 161.92 |
| Oct 19Tue | $1,335.10 | −2.63% | $42.92 | ₹19,028 | AED 157.64 |
| Oct 20Wed | $1,343.30 | +0.61% | $43.19 | ₹19,089 | AED 158.61 |
| Oct 21Thu | $1,324.70 | −1.38% | $42.59 | ₹18,825 | AED 156.41 |
| Oct 22Fri | $1,324.40 | −0.02% | $42.58 | ₹18,821 | AED 156.38 |
| Oct 25Mon | $1,338.30 | +1.05% | $43.03 | ₹19,040 | AED 158.02 |
| Oct 26Tue | $1,338.00 | −0.02% | $43.02 | ₹19,100 | AED 157.99 |
| Oct 27Wed | $1,322.20 | −1.18% | $42.51 | ₹18,883 | AED 156.13 |
| Oct 28Thu | $1,342.10 | +1.51% | $43.15 | ₹19,167 | AED 158.48 |
| Oct 29Fri | $1,357.10 | +1.12% | $43.63 | ₹19,381 | AED 160.25 |
How October usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Every October since 1971 →
Gold in October 2010: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2010?
Gold traded between $1,315.40 and $1,376.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2010, averaging $1,343.22. It closed the month at $1,357.10.
How much did gold go up in October 2010?
Gold rose 3.8%, from $1,307.80 to $1,357.10. The biggest daily rise was +1.8% on October 5, 2010 and the biggest fall −2.6% on October 19, 2010.
What was the gold price on October 1, 2010?
Gold closed at $1,316.10 per troy ounce on October 1, 2010, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹18,856.
Is October usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in October 2010?
Gold rose 3.4% in Indian rupee terms in October 2010, compared with +3.8% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in October 2010?
No. Gold was +3.8% for the month, against +3.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in October 2010?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.12% in October, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +3.6%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinoctober, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in October 2010}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2010/october}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}