Gold Price in June 2012
In June 2012, gold rose 2.6%, from $1,562.60 at the end of May to $1,603.50 per troy ounce on June 29, 2012. The highest close was $1,632.80 on June 6, 2012, the lowest $1,549.70 on June 28, 2012, and the average over 21 trading days was $1,600.69. Today's price is 141.8% higher than the June 2012 close.
Gold ended June higher. What usually happens in July after a higher June →
- Gold rose 2.6% in US dollars in June 2012, leaving it up 2.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −0.6% in AUD to +3.9% in INR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−0.6%), and worse than US stocks (+4.1%).
- It closed higher on 13 trading days and lower on 8, with an average daily move of 1.07%.
- At the end of the month it was 15.1% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 56.3 → 58.1.
Gold price chart, June 2012
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, June 2012
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| INR | +3.9% |
| JPY | +3.6% |
| EGP | +3.0% |
| PKR | +3.0% |
| CAD | +2.7% |
| CNY | +2.4% |
| EUR | +2.0% |
| CHF | +1.9% |
| GBP | +1.8% |
| ZAR | +1.3% |
| TRY | +0.5% |
| AUD | −0.6% |
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, June 2012
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +2.6% |
| Silver | −0.6% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +4.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.15% |
| Gold, year to date (end of June) | +2.4% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 56.3 → 58.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1Fri | $1,620.50 | +3.71% | $52.10 | ₹29,217 | AED 191.31 |
| Jun 4Mon | $1,612.20 | −0.51% | $51.83 | ₹28,844 | AED 190.33 |
| Jun 5Tue | $1,615.20 | +0.19% | $51.93 | ₹28,893 | AED 190.69 |
| Jun 6Wed | $1,632.80 | +1.09% | $52.50 | ₹29,061 | AED 192.76 |
| Jun 7Thu | $1,586.60 | −2.83% | $51.01 | ₹28,024 | AED 187.32 |
| Jun 8Fri | $1,590.10 | +0.22% | $51.12 | ₹28,086 | AED 187.73 |
| Jun 11Mon | $1,595.50 | +0.34% | $51.30 | ₹28,551 | AED 188.36 |
| Jun 12Tue | $1,612.70 | +1.08% | $51.85 | ₹28,931 | AED 190.39 |
| Jun 13Wed | $1,618.10 | +0.33% | $52.02 | ₹28,965 | AED 191.03 |
| Jun 14Thu | $1,618.40 | +0.02% | $52.03 | ₹29,033 | AED 191.06 |
| Jun 15Fri | $1,627.00 | +0.53% | $52.31 | ₹29,188 | AED 192.08 |
| Jun 18Mon | $1,625.70 | −0.08% | $52.27 | ₹29,219 | AED 191.93 |
| Jun 19Tue | $1,622.20 | −0.22% | $52.15 | ₹29,180 | AED 191.52 |
| Jun 20Wed | $1,614.80 | −0.46% | $51.92 | ₹29,150 | AED 190.64 |
| Jun 21Thu | $1,564.50 | −3.11% | $50.30 | ₹28,318 | AED 184.70 |
| Jun 22Fri | $1,566.00 | +0.10% | $50.35 | ₹28,345 | AED 184.88 |
| Jun 25Mon | $1,587.50 | +1.37% | $51.04 | ₹29,096 | AED 187.42 |
| Jun 26Tue | $1,574.00 | −0.85% | $50.61 | ₹28,849 | AED 185.82 |
| Jun 27Wed | $1,577.50 | +0.22% | $50.72 | ₹28,833 | AED 186.24 |
| Jun 28Thu | $1,549.70 | −1.76% | $49.82 | ₹28,299 | AED 182.96 |
| Jun 29Fri | $1,603.50 | +3.47% | $51.55 | ₹29,281 | AED 189.31 |
How June usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in June 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.4% and a median of −1.6%. Every June since 1971 →
Gold in June 2012: FAQ
What was the price of gold in June 2012?
Gold traded between $1,549.70 and $1,632.80 per troy ounce (daily closes) in June 2012, averaging $1,600.69. It closed the month at $1,603.50.
How much did gold go up in June 2012?
Gold rose 2.6%, from $1,562.60 to $1,603.50. The biggest daily rise was +3.7% on June 1, 2012 and the biggest fall −3.1% on June 21, 2012.
What was the gold price on June 1, 2012?
Gold closed at $1,620.50 per troy ounce on June 1, 2012, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹29,217.
Is June usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in June 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.4% 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 June 2012?
Gold rose 3.9% in Indian rupee terms in June 2012, compared with +2.6% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in June 2012?
No. Gold was +2.6% for the month, against +4.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in June 2012?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.15% in June, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +2.8%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinjune, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in June 2012}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2012/june}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}