Gold Price in 2012
Gold averaged $1,668.84 an ounce in 2012, ranging from $1,536.20 to $1,794.10, and ended the year up 7.0% at $1,674.80. The highest close was $1,794.10 on October 4, 2012 and the lowest $1,536.20 on May 16, 2012; the year started from $1,565.80, the close at the end of 2011. Today's price is 131.5% above the 2012 close.
Gold price chart, 2012
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2012
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,737.80 | $1,737.80 | $1,599.70 | +11.0% |
| February | $1,709.90 | $1,787.00 | $1,709.90 | −1.6% |
| March | $1,669.30 | $1,721.10 | $1,642.30 | −2.4% |
| April | $1,663.40 | $1,679.50 | $1,612.30 | −0.4% |
| May | $1,562.60 | $1,661.70 | $1,536.20 | −6.1% |
| June | $1,603.50 | $1,632.80 | $1,549.70 | +2.6% |
| July | $1,610.50 | $1,621.30 | $1,564.90 | +0.4% |
| August | $1,684.60 | $1,684.60 | $1,587.40 | +4.6% |
| September | $1,771.10 | $1,777.60 | $1,690.80 | +5.1% |
| October | $1,717.50 | $1,794.10 | $1,700.50 | −3.0% |
| November | $1,710.90 | $1,751.30 | $1,674.10 | −0.4% |
| December | $1,674.80 | $1,719.60 | $1,644.90 | −2.1% |
Gold in 2012 at a Glance
- Gold rose 7.0% in US dollars. In JPY terms it rose 18.4%, and in TRY terms it fell 0.1% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did worse than Silver (+8.2%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+16.0%).
- After US inflation of 1.7%, the real change was +5.1%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 106,043 to net long 97,119 contracts.
Key Events in 2012
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Thursday, July 26ECB President Mario Draghi says the ECB is ready to do "whatever it takes" to preserve the euro. SourceGold: +0.4% that day · +3.8% a month later
Gold in 2012: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2012
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| JPY | +18.4% |
| PKR | +14.1% |
| ZAR | +11.1% |
| INR | +10.5% |
| EGP | +7.7% |
| CNY | +5.7% |
| EUR | +4.8% |
| AUD | +4.4% |
| CAD | +4.2% |
| CHF | +3.8% |
| GBP | +2.0% |
| TRY | −0.1% |
Price in each currency at the year-end exchange rate, year-end to year-end. A falling currency makes gold rise more in local terms.
Gold vs other assets, 2012
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +8.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +16.0% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +1.7% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2012
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Mon 23 Jan | ¥341.21 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Fri 23 Mar | ₹27,321 24K ₹/10 g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Tue 24 Apr | ₹27,824 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sun 19 Aug | AED 190.82 24K AED/g |
| Navratri | Tue 16 Oct | ₹29,655 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Wed 24 Oct | ₹29,377 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri 26 Oct | AED 201.98 24K AED/g |
| Dhanteras | Sun 11 Nov | ₹30,240 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Tue 13 Nov | ₹30,421 24K ₹/10 g |
International price converted at that day's rate, before local taxes and making charges.
Futures positioning: managed money (speculators) held a net long position of 97,119 contracts on 31 Dec 2012, against net long 106,043 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2012: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2012?
Gold traded between $1,536.20 and $1,794.10 per troy ounce in 2012 (daily closes), averaging $1,668.84. It closed the year at $1,674.80.
How much did gold go up in 2012?
Gold rose 7.0% in 2012, from $1,565.80 to $1,674.80 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2012?
The highest daily close in 2012 was $1,794.10 per troy ounce on October 4, 2012.
What was the best month for gold in 2012?
January (+11.0%). The weakest was May (−6.1%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2012?
Gold rose 10.5% in Indian rupee terms in 2012, compared with +7.0% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2012?
No. Gold was +7.0% for the year, against +16.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2012?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 26 July: ECB President Mario Draghi says the ECB is ready to do "whatever it takes" to preserve the euro. Gold moved +0.4% that day.
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV or get any year from the free gold price API (free to use with a link to this site).
Cite this page
For essays, articles and research. Prices on this page update daily, so the citations include today's date as the date you accessed it.
@misc{corgano2026goldpricein2012, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in 2012}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2012}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}