Gold Price in August 2013
In August 2013, gold rose 6.5%, from $1,311.00 at the end of July to $1,396.10 per troy ounce on August 30, 2013. The highest close was $1,420.60 on August 26, 2013, the lowest $1,283.20 on August 5, 2013, and the average over 26 trading days was $1,355.18. Today's price is 177.7% higher than the August 2013 close.
Gold ended August higher. What usually happens in September after a higher August →
- Gold rose 6.5% in US dollars in August 2013, leaving it down 16.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +4.2% in GBP to +18.4% in INR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than US stocks (−2.9%), and worse than silver (+19.6%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 0.68%.
- At the end of the month it was 26.1% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 66.8 → 59.5.
Gold price chart, August 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, August 2013
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| INR | +18.4% |
| TRY | +11.8% |
| ZAR | +11.7% |
| PKR | +9.3% |
| CAD | +9.1% |
| CHF | +7.1% |
| EUR | +7.0% |
| JPY | +7.0% |
| AUD | +6.8% |
| CNY | +6.3% |
| EGP | +6.3% |
| GBP | +4.2% |
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, August 2013
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +6.5% |
| Silver | +19.6% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −2.9% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.12% |
| Gold, year to date (end of August) | −16.6% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 66.8 → 59.5 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, August 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Thu | $1,310.60 | −0.03% | $42.14 | ₹25,465 | AED 154.76 |
| Aug 2Fri | $1,310.60 | 0.00% | $42.14 | ₹25,465 | AED 154.76 |
| Aug 4Sun | $1,302.60 | −0.61% | $41.88 | ₹25,588 | AED 153.78 |
| Aug 5Mon | $1,283.20 | −1.49% | $41.26 | ₹25,115 | AED 151.50 |
| Aug 6Tue | $1,286.10 | +0.23% | $41.35 | ₹25,133 | AED 151.83 |
| Aug 7Wed | $1,310.70 | +1.91% | $42.14 | ₹25,791 | AED 154.74 |
| Aug 8Thu | $1,312.90 | +0.17% | $42.21 | ₹25,632 | AED 155.00 |
| Aug 9Fri | $1,312.90 | 0.00% | $42.21 | ₹25,632 | AED 155.00 |
| Aug 11Sun | $1,334.70 | +1.66% | $42.91 | ₹26,035 | AED 157.57 |
| Aug 12Mon | $1,321.20 | −1.01% | $42.48 | ₹26,068 | AED 155.98 |
| Aug 13Tue | $1,334.00 | +0.97% | $42.89 | ₹26,355 | AED 157.49 |
| Aug 14Wed | $1,361.60 | +2.07% | $43.78 | ₹26,831 | AED 160.75 |
| Aug 15Thu | $1,371.70 | +0.74% | $44.10 | ₹27,016 | AED 161.94 |
| Aug 16Fri | $1,371.70 | 0.00% | $44.10 | ₹27,016 | AED 161.94 |
| Aug 18Sun | $1,366.20 | −0.40% | $43.92 | ₹27,448 | AED 161.29 |
| Aug 19Mon | $1,373.10 | +0.51% | $44.15 | ₹28,187 | AED 162.10 |
| Aug 20Tue | $1,370.60 | −0.18% | $44.07 | ₹27,920 | AED 161.81 |
| Aug 21Wed | $1,371.20 | +0.04% | $44.09 | ₹28,519 | AED 161.88 |
| Aug 22Thu | $1,395.70 | +1.79% | $44.87 | ₹28,903 | AED 164.77 |
| Aug 23Fri | $1,395.70 | 0.00% | $44.87 | ₹28,903 | AED 164.77 |
| Aug 25Sun | $1,393.00 | −0.19% | $44.79 | ₹28,694 | AED 164.45 |
| Aug 26Mon | $1,420.60 | +1.98% | $45.67 | ₹29,365 | AED 167.72 |
| Aug 27Tue | $1,419.00 | −0.11% | $45.62 | ₹30,503 | AED 167.53 |
| Aug 28Wed | $1,412.90 | −0.43% | $45.43 | ₹30,594 | AED 166.80 |
| Aug 29Thu | $1,396.10 | −1.19% | $44.89 | ₹30,248 | AED 164.82 |
| Aug 30Fri | $1,396.10 | 0.00% | $44.89 | ₹30,248 | AED 164.82 |
How August usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.5% and a median of +1.1%. Every August since 1971 →
Gold in August 2013: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2013?
Gold traded between $1,283.20 and $1,420.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2013, averaging $1,355.18. It closed the month at $1,396.10.
How much did gold go up in August 2013?
Gold rose 6.5%, from $1,311.00 to $1,396.10. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on August 14, 2013 and the biggest fall −1.5% on August 5, 2013.
What was the gold price on August 1, 2013?
Gold closed at $1,310.60 per troy ounce on August 1, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹25,465.
Is August usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.5% and a median of +1.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in August 2013?
Gold rose 18.4% in Indian rupee terms in August 2013, compared with +6.5% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in August 2013?
Yes. Gold was +6.5% for the month, against −2.9% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in August 2013?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.12% in August, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +6.4%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinaugust, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in August 2013}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2013/august}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}