Gold Price in April 2013
In April 2013, gold fell 9.6%, from $1,600.00 at the end of March to $1,446.30 per troy ounce on April 30, 2013. The highest close was $1,586.20 on April 8, 2013, the lowest $1,360.60 on April 14, 2013, and the average over 26 trading days was $1,478.21. Today's price is 168.0% higher than the April 2013 close.
Gold ended April lower. What usually happens in May after a lower April →
- Gold fell 9.6% in US dollars in April 2013, leaving it down 13.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −12.1% in EUR to −6.5% in EGP, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−16.5%), and worse than US stocks (+1.9%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 1.33%.
- At the end of the month it was 23.4% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 57.3 → 62.1.
Gold price chart, April 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, April 2013
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| EGP | −6.5% |
| JPY | −6.7% |
| AUD | −9.2% |
| PKR | −10.1% |
| CNY | −10.3% |
| INR | −10.4% |
| TRY | −10.5% |
| CAD | −10.5% |
| CHF | −11.6% |
| GBP | −11.6% |
| ZAR | −12.1% |
| EUR | −12.1% |
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 2013
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −9.6% |
| Silver | −16.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.9% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.10% |
| Gold, year to date (end of April) | −13.6% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 57.3 → 62.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in April 2013
- Monday, April 15Gold falls $140.30 (9%) to $1,361 an ounce, its largest one-day drop in more than 30 years. SourceGold: +1.9% that day
Daily Gold Prices, April 2013
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 1Mon | $1,575.10 | −1.56% | $50.64 | ₹27,473 | AED 185.95 |
| Apr 2Tue | $1,552.80 | −1.42% | $49.92 | ₹27,170 | AED 183.32 |
| Apr 3Wed | $1,551.80 | −0.06% | $49.89 | ₹27,155 | AED 183.20 |
| Apr 4Thu | $1,575.40 | +1.52% | $50.65 | ₹27,798 | AED 185.99 |
| Apr 5Fri | $1,575.40 | 0.00% | $50.65 | ₹27,798 | AED 185.99 |
| Apr 7Sun | $1,572.00 | −0.22% | $50.54 | ₹27,698 | AED 185.59 |
| Apr 8Mon | $1,586.20 | +0.90% | $51.00 | ₹27,823 | AED 187.25 |
| Apr 9Tue | $1,558.30 | −1.76% | $50.10 | ₹27,344 | AED 183.96 |
| Apr 10Wed | $1,564.30 | +0.39% | $50.29 | ₹27,416 | AED 184.67 |
| Apr 11Thu | $1,501.00 | −4.05% | $48.26 | ₹26,203 | AED 177.19 |
| Apr 12Fri | $1,501.00 | 0.00% | $48.26 | ₹26,203 | AED 177.19 |
| Apr 14Sun | $1,360.60 | −9.35% | $43.74 | ₹23,846 | AED 160.62 |
| Apr 15Mon | $1,386.80 | +1.93% | $44.59 | ₹24,319 | AED 163.71 |
| Apr 16Tue | $1,382.20 | −0.33% | $44.44 | ₹24,063 | AED 163.17 |
| Apr 17Wed | $1,392.00 | +0.71% | $44.75 | ₹24,260 | AED 164.33 |
| Apr 18Thu | $1,395.30 | +0.24% | $44.86 | ₹24,235 | AED 164.72 |
| Apr 19Fri | $1,395.30 | 0.00% | $44.86 | ₹24,235 | AED 164.72 |
| Apr 21Sun | $1,421.00 | +1.84% | $45.69 | ₹24,640 | AED 167.76 |
| Apr 22Mon | $1,408.60 | −0.87% | $45.29 | ₹24,518 | AED 166.30 |
| Apr 23Tue | $1,423.40 | +1.05% | $45.76 | ₹24,885 | AED 168.05 |
| Apr 24Wed | $1,461.80 | +2.70% | $47.00 | ₹25,507 | AED 172.58 |
| Apr 25Thu | $1,453.60 | −0.56% | $46.73 | ₹25,338 | AED 171.61 |
| Apr 26Fri | $1,453.60 | 0.00% | $46.73 | ₹25,338 | AED 171.61 |
| Apr 28Sun | $1,467.40 | +0.95% | $47.18 | ₹25,652 | AED 173.24 |
| Apr 29Mon | $1,472.20 | +0.33% | $47.33 | ₹25,667 | AED 173.80 |
| Apr 30Tue | $1,446.30 | −1.76% | $46.50 | ₹25,016 | AED 170.75 |
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 +1.3% and a median of +0.8%. Every April since 1971 →
Gold in April 2013: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2013?
Gold traded between $1,360.60 and $1,586.20 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2013, averaging $1,478.21. It closed the month at $1,446.30.
How much did gold go down in April 2013?
Gold fell 9.6%, from $1,600.00 to $1,446.30. The biggest daily rise was +2.7% on April 24, 2013 and the biggest fall −9.4% on April 14, 2013.
What was the gold price on April 1, 2013?
Gold closed at $1,575.10 per troy ounce on April 1, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹27,473.
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 +1.3% and a median of +0.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in April 2013?
Gold fell 10.4% in Indian rupee terms in April 2013, compared with −9.6% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in April 2013?
No. Gold was −9.6% for the month, against +1.9% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in April 2013?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.10% in April, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −9.5%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in April 2013}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2013/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}