Gold Price in April 2011
In April 2011, gold rose 8.1%, from $1,438.90 at the end of March to $1,556.00 per troy ounce on April 29, 2011. The highest close was $1,556.00 on April 29, 2011, the lowest $1,428.10 on April 1, 2011, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,481.87. Today's price is 149.1% higher than the April 2011 close.
Gold ended April higher. What usually happens in May after a higher April →
- Gold rose 8.1% in US dollars in April 2011, leaving it up 9.5% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +2.2% in AUD to +7.8% in INR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than US stocks (+3.0%), and worse than silver (+28.3%).
- It closed higher on 16 trading days and lower on 4, with an average daily move of 0.65%.
- It set 9 record closing highs (London price, records since 1968), the last on 28 April.
- Gold/silver ratio: 38.0 → 32.0.
Gold price chart, April 2011
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, April 2011
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| INR | +7.8% |
| CNY | +7.6% |
| PKR | +7.5% |
| EGP | +7.3% |
| TRY | +6.7% |
| CAD | +6.0% |
| JPY | +5.8% |
| ZAR | +5.5% |
| GBP | +4.1% |
| EUR | +3.1% |
| CHF | +2.7% |
| AUD | +2.2% |
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, April 2011
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +8.1% |
| Silver | +28.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +3.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.64% |
| Gold, year to date (end of April) | +9.5% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 38.0 → 32.0 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, April 2011
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Fri | $1,428.10 | −0.75% | $45.91 | ₹20,409 | AED 168.63 |
| Apr 4Mon | $1,432.20 | +0.29% | $46.05 | ₹20,407 | AED 169.11 |
| Apr 5Tue | $1,451.80 | +1.37% | $46.68 | ₹20,678 | AED 171.42 |
| Apr 6Wed | $1,457.70 | +0.41% | $46.87 | ₹20,645 | AED 172.13 |
| Apr 7Thu | $1,458.50 | +0.05% | $46.89 | ₹20,679 | AED 172.22 |
| Apr 8Fri | $1,473.40 | +1.02% | $47.37 | ₹20,891 | AED 173.98 |
| Apr 11Mon | $1,467.40 | −0.41% | $47.18 | ₹20,881 | AED 173.28 |
| Apr 12Tue | $1,452.90 | −0.99% | $46.71 | ₹20,641 | AED 171.56 |
| Apr 13Wed | $1,454.90 | +0.14% | $46.78 | ₹20,778 | AED 171.80 |
| Apr 14Thu | $1,471.70 | +1.15% | $47.32 | ₹21,018 | AED 173.78 |
| Apr 15Fri | $1,485.30 | +0.92% | $47.75 | ₹21,212 | AED 175.39 |
| Apr 18Mon | $1,492.30 | +0.47% | $47.98 | ₹21,283 | AED 176.22 |
| Apr 19Tue | $1,494.50 | +0.15% | $48.05 | ₹21,339 | AED 176.48 |
| Apr 20Wed | $1,498.30 | +0.25% | $48.17 | ₹21,321 | AED 176.92 |
| Apr 21Thu | $1,503.20 | +0.33% | $48.33 | ₹21,390 | AED 177.50 |
| Apr 25Mon | $1,508.60 | +0.36% | $48.50 | ₹21,540 | AED 178.15 |
| Apr 26Tue | $1,503.00 | −0.37% | $48.32 | ₹21,460 | AED 177.48 |
| Apr 27Wed | $1,516.70 | +0.91% | $48.76 | ₹21,617 | AED 179.10 |
| Apr 28Thu | $1,530.80 | +0.93% | $49.22 | ₹21,803 | AED 180.77 |
| Apr 29Fri | $1,556.00 | +1.65% | $50.03 | ₹22,162 | AED 183.74 |
How April usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.8% and a median of +1.5%. Every April since 1971 →
Gold in April 2011: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2011?
Gold traded between $1,428.10 and $1,556.00 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2011, averaging $1,481.87. It closed the month at $1,556.00.
How much did gold go up in April 2011?
Gold rose 8.1%, from $1,438.90 to $1,556.00. The biggest daily rise was +1.6% on April 29, 2011 and the biggest fall −1.0% on April 12, 2011.
What was the gold price on April 1, 2011?
Gold closed at $1,428.10 per troy ounce on April 1, 2011, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹20,409.
Is April usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.8% and a median of +1.5%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in April 2011?
Gold rose 7.8% in Indian rupee terms in April 2011, compared with +8.1% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in April 2011?
Yes. Gold was +8.1% for the month, against +3.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in April 2011?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.64% in April, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +7.4%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in April 2011}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2011/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}