Gold Price in April 2012
In April 2012, gold fell 0.4%, from $1,669.30 at the end of March to $1,663.40 per troy ounce on April 30, 2012. The highest close was $1,679.50 on April 12, 2012, the lowest $1,612.30 on April 4, 2012, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,650.59. Today's price is 133.1% higher than the April 2012 close.
Gold ended April lower. What usually happens in May after a lower April →
- Gold fell 0.4% in US dollars in April 2012, leaving it up 6.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −3.2% in JPY to +2.2% in INR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−4.7%) and US stocks (−0.6%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 0.71%.
- At the end of the month it was 11.9% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 51.4 → 53.7.
Gold price chart, April 2012
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, April 2012
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| INR | +2.2% |
| ZAR | +0.4% |
| EUR | +0.2% |
| PKR | 0.0% |
| CHF | −0.1% |
| EGP | −0.3% |
| CNY | −0.7% |
| AUD | −0.8% |
| CAD | −1.2% |
| TRY | −1.9% |
| GBP | −2.0% |
| JPY | −3.2% |
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 2012
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −0.4% |
| Silver | −4.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −0.6% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.30% |
| Gold, year to date (end of April) | +6.2% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 51.4 → 53.7 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, April 2012
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 2Mon | $1,677.50 | +0.49% | $53.93 | ₹27,435 | AED 198.08 |
| Apr 3Tue | $1,670.00 | −0.45% | $53.69 | ₹26,980 | AED 197.16 |
| Apr 4Wed | $1,612.30 | −3.46% | $51.84 | ₹26,493 | AED 190.34 |
| Apr 5Thu | $1,628.50 | +1.00% | $52.36 | ₹26,720 | AED 192.30 |
| Apr 9Mon | $1,642.50 | +0.86% | $52.81 | ₹26,958 | AED 193.91 |
| Apr 10Tue | $1,659.50 | +1.04% | $53.35 | ₹27,463 | AED 195.92 |
| Apr 11Wed | $1,659.00 | −0.03% | $53.34 | ₹27,447 | AED 195.86 |
| Apr 12Thu | $1,679.50 | +1.24% | $54.00 | ₹27,662 | AED 198.28 |
| Apr 13Fri | $1,659.10 | −1.21% | $53.34 | ₹27,326 | AED 195.87 |
| Apr 16Mon | $1,648.70 | −0.63% | $53.01 | ₹27,388 | AED 194.64 |
| Apr 17Tue | $1,650.30 | +0.10% | $53.06 | ₹27,308 | AED 194.83 |
| Apr 18Wed | $1,638.80 | −0.70% | $52.69 | ₹27,286 | AED 193.47 |
| Apr 19Thu | $1,640.60 | +0.11% | $52.75 | ₹27,501 | AED 193.69 |
| Apr 20Fri | $1,642.10 | +0.09% | $52.79 | ₹27,526 | AED 193.86 |
| Apr 23Mon | $1,631.90 | −0.62% | $52.47 | ₹27,544 | AED 192.66 |
| Apr 24Tue | $1,643.00 | +0.68% | $52.82 | ₹27,824 | AED 193.97 |
| Apr 25Wed | $1,641.40 | −0.10% | $52.77 | ₹27,725 | AED 193.78 |
| Apr 26Thu | $1,659.60 | +1.11% | $53.36 | ₹27,961 | AED 195.97 |
| Apr 27Fri | $1,664.00 | +0.27% | $53.50 | ₹28,035 | AED 196.49 |
| Apr 30Mon | $1,663.40 | −0.04% | $53.48 | ₹28,161 | AED 196.43 |
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 2012: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2012?
Gold traded between $1,612.30 and $1,679.50 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2012, averaging $1,650.59. It closed the month at $1,663.40.
How much did gold go down in April 2012?
Gold fell 0.4%, from $1,669.30 to $1,663.40. The biggest daily rise was +1.2% on April 12, 2012 and the biggest fall −3.5% on April 4, 2012.
What was the gold price on April 2, 2012?
Gold closed at $1,677.50 per troy ounce on April 2, 2012, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹27,435.
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 2012?
Gold rose 2.2% in Indian rupee terms in April 2012, compared with −0.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in April 2012?
Yes. Gold was −0.4% for the month, against −0.6% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in April 2012?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.30% in April, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −0.7%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in April 2012}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2012/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}