Gold Price in March 2013
In March 2013, gold rose 1.4%, from $1,577.70 at the end of February to $1,600.00 per troy ounce on March 31, 2013. The highest close was $1,613.80 on March 20, 2013, the lowest $1,571.90 on March 1, 2013, and the average over 24 trading days was $1,592.65. Today's price is 142.3% higher than the March 2013 close.
Gold ended March higher. What usually happens in April after a higher March →
- Gold rose 1.4% in US dollars in March 2013, leaving it down 4.5% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −0.3% in AUD to +5.9% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−1.7%), and worse than US stocks (+3.8%).
- It closed higher on 13 trading days and lower on 7, with an average daily move of 0.28%.
- At the end of the month it was 15.3% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 55.6 → 57.3.
Gold price chart, March 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, March 2013
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | +5.9% |
| EUR | +4.1% |
| CHF | +3.8% |
| JPY | +3.6% |
| INR | +2.2% |
| TRY | +2.2% |
| PKR | +1.8% |
| CNY | +1.2% |
| GBP | +1.2% |
| EGP | +0.9% |
| CAD | +0.8% |
| AUD | −0.3% |
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, March 2013
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +1.4% |
| Silver | −1.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +3.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.26% |
| Gold, year to date (end of March) | −4.5% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 55.6 → 57.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in March 2013
- Monday, March 25Cyprus agrees a 10 billion euro international bailout that closes Laiki Bank and imposes losses on uninsured deposits. SourceGold: −0.5% that day
Daily Gold Prices, March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1Fri | $1,571.90 | −0.37% | $50.54 | ₹27,474 | AED 185.57 |
| Mar 4Mon | $1,572.10 | +0.01% | $50.54 | ₹27,748 | AED 185.60 |
| Mar 5Tue | $1,574.60 | +0.16% | $50.62 | ₹27,772 | AED 185.89 |
| Mar 6Wed | $1,574.60 | 0.00% | $50.62 | ₹27,802 | AED 185.89 |
| Mar 7Thu | $1,574.80 | +0.01% | $50.63 | ₹27,702 | AED 185.92 |
| Mar 8Fri | $1,576.60 | +0.11% | $50.69 | ₹27,655 | AED 186.13 |
| Mar 10Sun | $1,577.80 | +0.08% | $50.73 | ₹27,676 | AED 186.27 |
| Mar 11Mon | $1,591.50 | +0.87% | $51.17 | ₹27,806 | AED 187.89 |
| Mar 12Tue | $1,588.30 | −0.20% | $51.07 | ₹27,783 | AED 187.51 |
| Mar 13Wed | $1,590.60 | +0.14% | $51.14 | ₹27,688 | AED 187.78 |
| Mar 14Thu | $1,592.50 | +0.12% | $51.20 | ₹27,834 | AED 188.01 |
| Mar 15Fri | $1,592.50 | 0.00% | $51.20 | ₹27,829 | AED 188.01 |
| Mar 17Sun | $1,604.60 | +0.76% | $51.59 | ₹28,040 | AED 189.44 |
| Mar 18Mon | $1,611.30 | +0.42% | $51.80 | ₹27,986 | AED 190.23 |
| Mar 19Tue | $1,607.50 | −0.24% | $51.68 | ₹27,946 | AED 189.78 |
| Mar 20Wed | $1,613.80 | +0.39% | $51.88 | ₹28,209 | AED 190.52 |
| Mar 21Thu | $1,606.20 | −0.47% | $51.64 | ₹28,067 | AED 189.62 |
| Mar 22Fri | $1,606.20 | 0.00% | $51.64 | ₹28,029 | AED 189.63 |
| Mar 24Sun | $1,604.60 | −0.10% | $51.59 | ₹28,002 | AED 189.44 |
| Mar 25Mon | $1,595.80 | −0.55% | $51.31 | ₹27,881 | AED 188.40 |
| Mar 26Tue | $1,606.20 | +0.65% | $51.64 | ₹27,973 | AED 189.62 |
| Mar 27Wed | $1,594.80 | −0.71% | $51.27 | ₹27,874 | AED 188.28 |
| Mar 28Thu | $1,594.80 | 0.00% | $51.27 | ₹27,887 | AED 188.28 |
| Mar 31Sun | $1,600.00 | +0.33% | $51.44 | ₹27,921 | AED 188.94 |
How March usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in March 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.8% and a median of +0.3%. Every March since 1971 →
Gold in March 2013: FAQ
What was the price of gold in March 2013?
Gold traded between $1,571.90 and $1,613.80 per troy ounce (daily closes) in March 2013, averaging $1,592.65. It closed the month at $1,600.00.
How much did gold go up in March 2013?
Gold rose 1.4%, from $1,577.70 to $1,600.00. The biggest daily rise was +0.9% on March 11, 2013 and the biggest fall −0.7% on March 27, 2013.
What was the gold price on March 1, 2013?
Gold closed at $1,571.90 per troy ounce on March 1, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹27,474.
Is March usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in March 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.8% and a median of +0.3%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in March 2013?
Gold rose 2.2% in Indian rupee terms in March 2013, compared with +1.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in March 2013?
No. Gold was +1.4% for the month, against +3.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in March 2013?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.26% in March, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +1.1%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinmarch, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in March 2013}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2013/march}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}