Gold Price in 2014
Gold averaged $1,265.82 an ounce in 2014, ranging from $1,142.30 to $1,379.00, and ended the year down 1.5% at $1,183.90. The highest close was $1,379.00 on March 14, 2014 and the lowest $1,142.30 on November 6, 2014; the year started from $1,201.90, the close at the end of 2013. Today's price is 227.5% above the 2014 close.
Gold price chart, 2014
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2014
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,240.10 | $1,264.50 | $1,225.00 | +3.2% |
| February | $1,321.40 | $1,343.00 | $1,251.70 | +6.6% |
| March | $1,283.40 | $1,379.00 | $1,283.40 | −2.9% |
| April | $1,295.60 | $1,327.20 | $1,279.60 | +1.0% |
| May | $1,245.60 | $1,309.00 | $1,245.60 | −3.9% |
| June | $1,321.80 | $1,322.20 | $1,243.70 | +6.1% |
| July | $1,281.30 | $1,338.70 | $1,281.30 | −3.1% |
| August | $1,285.80 | $1,313.90 | $1,273.70 | +0.4% |
| September | $1,210.50 | $1,268.90 | $1,210.50 | −5.9% |
| October | $1,171.10 | $1,251.00 | $1,171.10 | −3.3% |
| November | $1,175.20 | $1,197.50 | $1,142.30 | +0.4% |
| December | $1,183.90 | $1,231.50 | $1,173.50 | +0.7% |
Gold in 2014 at a Glance
- Gold fell 1.5% in US dollars. In JPY terms it rose 12.1%, and in PKR terms it fell 6.3% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Silver (−19.5%).
- It did worse than S&P 500 (with dividends) (+13.7%).
- After US inflation of 0.8%, the real change was −2.2%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 17,725 to net long 87,050 contracts.
Key Events in 2014
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Tuesday, March 18Russia signs a treaty annexing Crimea from Ukraine. SourceGold: −1.0% that day · −5.3% a month later
- Thursday, June 5ECB cuts its deposit facility rate to -0.10%, introducing a negative policy rate. SourceGold: +0.7% that day · +6.1% a month later
Gold in 2014: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2014
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| JPY | +12.1% |
| EUR | +11.8% |
| CHF | +9.7% |
| ZAR | +9.3% |
| TRY | +7.9% |
| CAD | +7.4% |
| AUD | +7.4% |
| GBP | +4.4% |
| EGP | +1.5% |
| INR | +1.1% |
| CNY | +0.8% |
| PKR | −6.3% |
Price in each currency at the year-end exchange rate, year-end to year-end. A falling currency makes gold rise more in local terms.
Gold vs other assets, 2014
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | −19.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +13.7% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +0.8% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2014
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Fri 31 Jan | ¥241.25 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Mon 31 Mar | ₹24,753 24K ₹/10 g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Fri 2 May | ₹25,186 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon 28 Jul | AED 153.87 24K AED/g |
| Navratri | Thu 25 Sep | ₹24,143 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Fri 3 Oct | ₹23,550 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat 4 Oct | AED 140.78 24K AED/g |
| Dhanteras | Tue 21 Oct | ₹24,592 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Thu 23 Oct | ₹24,145 24K ₹/10 g |
International price converted at that day's rate, before local taxes and making charges.
Futures positioning: managed money (speculators) held a net long position of 87,050 contracts on 30 Dec 2014, against net long 17,725 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2014: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2014?
Gold traded between $1,142.30 and $1,379.00 per troy ounce in 2014 (daily closes), averaging $1,265.82. It closed the year at $1,183.90.
How much did gold go down in 2014?
Gold fell 1.5% in 2014, from $1,201.90 to $1,183.90 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2014?
The highest daily close in 2014 was $1,379.00 per troy ounce on March 14, 2014.
What was the best month for gold in 2014?
February (+6.6%). The weakest was September (−5.9%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2014?
Gold rose 1.1% in Indian rupee terms in 2014, compared with −1.5% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2014?
No. Gold was −1.5% for the year, against +13.7% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2014?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 18 March: Russia signs a treaty annexing Crimea from Ukraine. Gold moved −1.0% that day.
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV or get any year from the free gold price API (free to use with a link to this site).
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@misc{corgano2026goldpricein2014, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in 2014}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2014}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}