Gold Price in July 2013
In July 2013, gold rose 4.4%, from $1,255.90 at the end of June to $1,311.00 per troy ounce on July 31, 2013. The highest close was $1,336.40 on July 21, 2013, the lowest $1,212.90 on July 4, 2013, and the average over 27 trading days was $1,284.89. Today's price is 195.7% higher than the July 2013 close.
Gold ended July higher. What usually happens in August after a higher July →
- Gold rose 4.4% in US dollars in July 2013, leaving it down 21.7% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +2.1% in CAD to +7.7% in PKR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (+0.3%), and worse than US stocks (+5.1%).
- It closed higher on 12 trading days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 0.79%.
- At the end of the month it was 30.6% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 64.2 → 66.8.
Gold price chart, July 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, July 2013
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| PKR | +7.7% |
| AUD | +6.5% |
| INR | +6.3% |
| EGP | +5.1% |
| TRY | +4.6% |
| GBP | +4.6% |
| CNY | +4.2% |
| ZAR | +4.0% |
| JPY | +2.8% |
| CHF | +2.3% |
| EUR | +2.1% |
| CAD | +2.1% |
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, July 2013
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +4.4% |
| Silver | +0.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +5.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.04% |
| Gold, year to date (end of July) | −21.7% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 64.2 → 66.8 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1Mon | $1,243.60 | −0.98% | $39.98 | ₹23,741 | AED 146.82 |
| Jul 2Tue | $1,243.60 | 0.00% | $39.98 | ₹23,809 | AED 146.82 |
| Jul 3Wed | $1,252.10 | +0.68% | $40.26 | ₹24,242 | AED 147.82 |
| Jul 4Thu | $1,212.90 | −3.13% | $39.00 | ₹23,466 | AED 143.19 |
| Jul 5Fri | $1,212.90 | 0.00% | $39.00 | ₹23,466 | AED 143.19 |
| Jul 7Sun | $1,234.90 | +1.81% | $39.70 | ₹23,910 | AED 145.79 |
| Jul 8Mon | $1,245.90 | +0.89% | $40.06 | ₹24,310 | AED 147.09 |
| Jul 9Tue | $1,247.40 | +0.12% | $40.10 | ₹24,101 | AED 147.26 |
| Jul 10Wed | $1,280.10 | +2.62% | $41.16 | ₹24,648 | AED 151.13 |
| Jul 11Thu | $1,277.80 | −0.18% | $41.08 | ₹24,578 | AED 150.86 |
| Jul 12Fri | $1,277.80 | 0.00% | $41.08 | ₹24,578 | AED 150.86 |
| Jul 14Sun | $1,283.80 | +0.47% | $41.28 | ₹24,717 | AED 151.57 |
| Jul 15Mon | $1,290.80 | +0.55% | $41.50 | ₹24,820 | AED 152.39 |
| Jul 16Tue | $1,277.90 | −1.00% | $41.09 | ₹24,361 | AED 150.87 |
| Jul 17Wed | $1,284.60 | +0.52% | $41.30 | ₹24,501 | AED 151.66 |
| Jul 18Thu | $1,293.30 | +0.68% | $41.58 | ₹24,839 | AED 152.72 |
| Jul 19Fri | $1,293.30 | 0.00% | $41.58 | ₹24,839 | AED 152.72 |
| Jul 21Sun | $1,336.40 | +3.33% | $42.97 | ₹25,493 | AED 157.78 |
| Jul 22Mon | $1,335.10 | −0.10% | $42.92 | ₹25,634 | AED 157.62 |
| Jul 23Tue | $1,319.70 | −1.15% | $42.43 | ₹25,355 | AED 155.80 |
| Jul 24Wed | $1,329.00 | +0.70% | $42.73 | ₹25,264 | AED 156.90 |
| Jul 25Thu | $1,321.70 | −0.55% | $42.49 | ₹25,053 | AED 156.04 |
| Jul 26Fri | $1,321.70 | 0.00% | $42.49 | ₹25,053 | AED 156.04 |
| Jul 28Sun | $1,328.40 | +0.51% | $42.71 | ₹25,224 | AED 156.83 |
| Jul 29Mon | $1,324.00 | −0.33% | $42.57 | ₹25,290 | AED 156.31 |
| Jul 30Tue | $1,312.40 | −0.88% | $42.19 | ₹25,658 | AED 154.94 |
| Jul 31Wed | $1,311.00 | −0.11% | $42.15 | ₹25,555 | AED 154.77 |
How July usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in July 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.7% and a median of +1.8%. Every July since 1971 →
Gold in July 2013: FAQ
What was the price of gold in July 2013?
Gold traded between $1,212.90 and $1,336.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in July 2013, averaging $1,284.89. It closed the month at $1,311.00.
How much did gold go up in July 2013?
Gold rose 4.4%, from $1,255.90 to $1,311.00. The biggest daily rise was +3.3% on July 21, 2013 and the biggest fall −3.1% on July 4, 2013.
What was the gold price on July 1, 2013?
Gold closed at $1,243.60 per troy ounce on July 1, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹23,741.
Is July usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in July 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.7% 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 July 2013?
Gold rose 6.3% in Indian rupee terms in July 2013, compared with +4.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in July 2013?
No. Gold was +4.4% for the month, against +5.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in July 2013?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.04% in July, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +4.3%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinjuly, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in July 2013}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2013/july}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}