Gold Price in October 2013
In October 2013, gold fell 0.2%, from $1,326.50 at the end of September to $1,323.60 per troy ounce on October 31, 2013. The highest close was $1,352.40 on October 25, 2013, the lowest $1,268.00 on October 11, 2013, and the average over 23 trading days was $1,316.83. Today's price is 192.9% higher than the October 2013 close.
Gold ended October lower. What usually happens in November after a lower October →
- Gold fell 0.2% in US dollars in October 2013, leaving it down 21.0% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −2.2% in INR to +1.3% in CAD, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (+0.8%) and US stocks (+4.6%).
- It closed higher on 10 trading days and lower on 13, with an average daily move of 1.06%.
- At the end of the month it was 29.9% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 61.3 → 60.6.
Gold price chart, October 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, October 2013
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| CAD | +1.3% |
| GBP | +0.8% |
| JPY | −0.1% |
| EGP | −0.3% |
| PKR | −0.3% |
| CNY | −0.7% |
| CHF | −0.8% |
| ZAR | −1.1% |
| TRY | −1.5% |
| EUR | −1.7% |
| AUD | −1.8% |
| INR | −2.2% |
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, October 2013
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −0.2% |
| Silver | +0.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +4.6% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.26% |
| Gold, year to date (end of October) | −21.0% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 61.3 → 60.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Tue | $1,286.00 | −3.05% | $41.35 | ₹25,887 | AED 151.82 |
| Oct 2Wed | $1,320.60 | +2.69% | $42.46 | ₹26,354 | AED 155.91 |
| Oct 3Thu | $1,317.40 | −0.24% | $42.36 | ₹26,243 | AED 155.57 |
| Oct 4Fri | $1,309.70 | −0.58% | $42.11 | ₹26,090 | AED 154.66 |
| Oct 7Mon | $1,324.80 | +1.15% | $42.59 | ₹26,144 | AED 156.40 |
| Oct 8Tue | $1,324.20 | −0.05% | $42.57 | ₹26,409 | AED 156.37 |
| Oct 9Wed | $1,306.90 | −1.31% | $42.02 | ₹25,971 | AED 154.33 |
| Oct 10Thu | $1,296.60 | −0.79% | $41.69 | ₹25,683 | AED 153.07 |
| Oct 11Fri | $1,268.00 | −2.21% | $40.77 | ₹25,117 | AED 149.70 |
| Oct 14Mon | $1,276.40 | +0.66% | $41.04 | ₹25,189 | AED 150.73 |
| Oct 15Tue | $1,273.00 | −0.27% | $40.93 | ₹25,306 | AED 150.29 |
| Oct 16Wed | $1,282.00 | +0.71% | $41.22 | ₹25,328 | AED 151.38 |
| Oct 17Thu | $1,322.70 | +3.17% | $42.53 | ₹25,983 | AED 156.15 |
| Oct 18Fri | $1,314.40 | −0.63% | $42.26 | ₹25,820 | AED 155.17 |
| Oct 21Mon | $1,315.70 | +0.10% | $42.30 | ₹25,643 | AED 155.33 |
| Oct 22Tue | $1,342.50 | +2.04% | $43.16 | ₹26,411 | AED 158.49 |
| Oct 23Wed | $1,333.90 | −0.64% | $42.89 | ₹26,383 | AED 157.52 |
| Oct 24Thu | $1,350.20 | +1.22% | $43.41 | ₹26,675 | AED 159.40 |
| Oct 25Fri | $1,352.40 | +0.16% | $43.48 | ₹26,719 | AED 159.66 |
| Oct 28Mon | $1,352.00 | −0.03% | $43.47 | ₹26,707 | AED 159.61 |
| Oct 29Tue | $1,345.20 | −0.50% | $43.25 | ₹26,603 | AED 158.81 |
| Oct 30Wed | $1,349.00 | +0.28% | $43.37 | ₹26,652 | AED 159.26 |
| Oct 31Thu | $1,323.60 | −1.88% | $42.55 | ₹26,095 | AED 156.26 |
How October usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Every October since 1971 →
Gold in October 2013: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2013?
Gold traded between $1,268.00 and $1,352.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2013, averaging $1,316.83. It closed the month at $1,323.60.
How much did gold go down in October 2013?
Gold fell 0.2%, from $1,326.50 to $1,323.60. The biggest daily rise was +3.2% on October 17, 2013 and the biggest fall −3.1% on October 1, 2013.
What was the gold price on October 1, 2013?
Gold closed at $1,286.00 per troy ounce on October 1, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹25,887.
Is October usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in October 2013?
Gold fell 2.2% in Indian rupee terms in October 2013, compared with −0.2% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in October 2013?
No. Gold was −0.2% for the month, against +4.6% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in October 2013?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.26% in October, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about 0.0%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinoctober, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in October 2013}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2013/october}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}