Gold Price in December 2012
In December 2012, gold fell 2.1%, from $1,710.90 at the end of November to $1,674.80 per troy ounce on December 31, 2012. The highest close was $1,719.60 on December 3, 2012, the lowest $1,644.90 on December 20, 2012, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,684.38. Today's price is 131.5% higher than the December 2012 close.
Gold ended December lower. What usually happens in January after a lower December →
- Gold fell 2.1% in US dollars in December 2012, leaving it up 7.0% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −5.5% in ZAR to +2.4% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−9.1%), and worse than US stocks (+0.9%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 0.56%.
- At the end of the month it was 11.3% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 51.5 → 55.5.
Gold price chart, December 2012
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, December 2012
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | +2.4% |
| AUD | −1.8% |
| TRY | −1.9% |
| CAD | −2.0% |
| CNY | −2.1% |
| INR | −2.3% |
| EGP | −2.7% |
| GBP | −2.8% |
| PKR | −2.9% |
| CHF | −3.7% |
| EUR | −4.0% |
| ZAR | −5.5% |
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, December 2012
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −2.1% |
| Silver | −9.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.9% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.27% |
| Gold, year to date (end of December) | +7.0% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 51.5 → 55.5 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3Mon | $1,719.60 | +0.51% | $55.29 | ₹29,997 | AED 203.01 |
| Dec 4Tue | $1,694.40 | −1.47% | $54.48 | ₹29,836 | AED 200.04 |
| Dec 5Wed | $1,692.40 | −0.12% | $54.41 | ₹29,749 | AED 199.80 |
| Dec 6Thu | $1,700.30 | +0.47% | $54.67 | ₹29,814 | AED 200.73 |
| Dec 7Fri | $1,704.00 | +0.22% | $54.78 | ₹29,657 | AED 201.17 |
| Dec 10Mon | $1,713.00 | +0.53% | $55.07 | ₹29,926 | AED 202.23 |
| Dec 11Tue | $1,708.20 | −0.28% | $54.92 | ₹29,925 | AED 201.67 |
| Dec 12Wed | $1,716.60 | +0.49% | $55.19 | ₹29,945 | AED 202.66 |
| Dec 13Thu | $1,695.60 | −1.22% | $54.51 | ₹29,611 | AED 200.18 |
| Dec 14Fri | $1,695.80 | +0.01% | $54.52 | ₹29,691 | AED 200.20 |
| Dec 17Mon | $1,697.00 | +0.07% | $54.56 | ₹29,701 | AED 200.35 |
| Dec 18Tue | $1,669.50 | −1.62% | $53.68 | ₹29,440 | AED 197.10 |
| Dec 19Wed | $1,666.50 | −0.18% | $53.58 | ₹29,387 | AED 196.75 |
| Dec 20Thu | $1,644.90 | −1.30% | $52.88 | ₹28,848 | AED 194.20 |
| Dec 21Fri | $1,659.10 | +0.86% | $53.34 | ₹29,257 | AED 195.87 |
| Dec 24Mon | $1,658.60 | −0.03% | $53.33 | ₹29,360 | AED 195.80 |
| Dec 26Wed | $1,659.80 | +0.07% | $53.36 | ₹29,354 | AED 195.96 |
| Dec 27Thu | $1,662.60 | +0.17% | $53.45 | ₹29,313 | AED 196.29 |
| Dec 28Fri | $1,654.90 | −0.46% | $53.21 | ₹29,233 | AED 195.42 |
| Dec 31Mon | $1,674.80 | +1.20% | $53.85 | ₹29,482 | AED 197.73 |
How December usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Every December since 1971 →
Gold in December 2012: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2012?
Gold traded between $1,644.90 and $1,719.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2012, averaging $1,684.38. It closed the month at $1,674.80.
How much did gold go down in December 2012?
Gold fell 2.1%, from $1,710.90 to $1,674.80. The biggest daily rise was +1.2% on December 31, 2012 and the biggest fall −1.6% on December 18, 2012.
What was the gold price on December 3, 2012?
Gold closed at $1,719.60 per troy ounce on December 3, 2012, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹29,997.
Is December usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in December 2012?
Gold fell 2.3% in Indian rupee terms in December 2012, compared with −2.1% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in December 2012?
No. Gold was −2.1% for the month, against +0.9% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in December 2012?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.27% in December, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −1.8%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceindecember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in December 2012}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2012/december}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}