Gold Price in December 2013
In December 2013, gold fell 3.9%, from $1,250.60 at the end of November to $1,201.90 per troy ounce on December 31, 2013. The highest close was $1,262.40 on December 10, 2013, the lowest $1,195.00 on December 19, 2013, and the average over 21 trading days was $1,225.01. Today's price is 222.5% higher than the December 2013 close.
Gold ended December lower. What usually happens in January after a lower December →
- Gold fell 3.9% in US dollars in December 2013, leaving it down 28.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −5.9% in CHF to +1.2% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (−3.2%) and US stocks (+2.5%).
- It closed higher on 10 trading days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 1.04%.
- At the end of the month it was 36.4% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 62.6 → 62.1.
Gold price chart, December 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, December 2013
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +1.2% |
| JPY | −1.4% |
| ZAR | −1.8% |
| AUD | −2.1% |
| EGP | −3.1% |
| CAD | −3.3% |
| CNY | −4.4% |
| GBP | −4.8% |
| INR | −4.9% |
| EUR | −5.3% |
| PKR | −5.4% |
| CHF | −5.9% |
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 2013
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −3.9% |
| Silver | −3.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.5% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.01% |
| Gold, year to date (end of December) | −28.2% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 62.6 → 62.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2Mon | $1,222.30 | −2.26% | $39.30 | ₹24,545 | AED 144.30 |
| Dec 3Tue | $1,221.70 | −0.05% | $39.28 | ₹24,478 | AED 144.23 |
| Dec 4Wed | $1,248.20 | +2.17% | $40.13 | ₹25,027 | AED 147.36 |
| Dec 5Thu | $1,233.20 | −1.20% | $39.65 | ₹24,463 | AED 145.59 |
| Dec 6Fri | $1,230.30 | −0.24% | $39.56 | ₹24,358 | AED 145.25 |
| Dec 9Mon | $1,235.30 | +0.41% | $39.72 | ₹24,286 | AED 145.84 |
| Dec 10Tue | $1,262.40 | +2.19% | $40.59 | ₹24,705 | AED 149.04 |
| Dec 11Wed | $1,258.50 | −0.31% | $40.46 | ₹24,674 | AED 148.58 |
| Dec 12Thu | $1,226.00 | −2.58% | $39.42 | ₹24,277 | AED 144.74 |
| Dec 13Fri | $1,235.70 | +0.79% | $39.73 | ₹24,695 | AED 145.88 |
| Dec 16Mon | $1,245.50 | +0.79% | $40.04 | ₹24,902 | AED 147.07 |
| Dec 17Tue | $1,231.20 | −1.15% | $39.58 | ₹24,455 | AED 145.35 |
| Dec 18Wed | $1,236.10 | +0.40% | $39.74 | ₹24,525 | AED 145.93 |
| Dec 19Thu | $1,195.00 | −3.32% | $38.42 | ₹23,832 | AED 141.08 |
| Dec 20Fri | $1,205.10 | +0.85% | $38.74 | ₹24,200 | AED 142.27 |
| Dec 23Mon | $1,198.40 | −0.56% | $38.53 | ₹23,896 | AED 141.48 |
| Dec 24Tue | $1,205.10 | +0.56% | $38.74 | ₹23,960 | AED 142.27 |
| Dec 26Thu | $1,214.10 | +0.75% | $39.03 | ₹24,119 | AED 143.36 |
| Dec 27Fri | $1,216.10 | +0.16% | $39.10 | ₹24,198 | AED 143.57 |
| Dec 30Mon | $1,203.10 | −1.07% | $38.68 | ₹23,854 | AED 142.04 |
| Dec 31Tue | $1,201.90 | −0.10% | $38.64 | ₹23,873 | AED 141.89 |
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 2013: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2013?
Gold traded between $1,195.00 and $1,262.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2013, averaging $1,225.01. It closed the month at $1,201.90.
How much did gold go down in December 2013?
Gold fell 3.9%, from $1,250.60 to $1,201.90. The biggest daily rise was +2.2% on December 10, 2013 and the biggest fall −3.3% on December 19, 2013.
What was the gold price on December 2, 2013?
Gold closed at $1,222.30 per troy ounce on December 2, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹24,545.
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 2013?
Gold fell 4.9% in Indian rupee terms in December 2013, compared with −3.9% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in December 2013?
No. Gold was −3.9% for the month, against +2.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in December 2013?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.01% in December, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −3.9%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceindecember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in December 2013}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2013/december}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}