Gold Price in December 2015
In December 2015, gold fell 0.5%, from $1,065.80 at the end of November to $1,060.30 per troy ounce on December 31, 2015. The highest close was $1,084.50 on December 4, 2015, the lowest $1,050.80 on December 17, 2015, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,069.95. Today's price is 265.6% higher than the December 2015 close.
Gold ended December lower. What usually happens in January after a lower December →
- Gold fell 0.5% in US dollars in December 2015, leaving it down 10.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −4.6% in CHF to +7.5% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−2.0%) and US stocks (−1.6%), and worse than bitcoin (+14.1%).
- It closed higher on 10 trading days and lower on 12, with an average daily move of 0.84%.
- At the end of the month it was 43.9% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 75.9 → 77.0.
Gold price chart, December 2015
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, December 2015
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | +7.5% |
| CAD | +3.2% |
| CNY | +1.0% |
| GBP | +1.0% |
| EGP | −0.7% |
| TRY | −0.7% |
| PKR | −1.0% |
| INR | −1.2% |
| AUD | −1.9% |
| JPY | −2.4% |
| EUR | −3.7% |
| CHF | −4.6% |
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 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −0.5% |
| Silver | −2.0% |
| Bitcoin | +14.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −1.6% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.34% |
| Gold, year to date (end of December) | −10.4% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 75.9 → 77.0 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, December 2015
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 1Tue | $1,063.80 | −0.19% | $34.20 | ₹22,747 | AED 125.61 |
| Dec 2Wed | $1,054.20 | −0.90% | $33.89 | ₹22,526 | AED 124.44 |
| Dec 3Thu | $1,061.70 | +0.71% | $34.13 | ₹22,719 | AED 125.35 |
| Dec 4Fri | $1,084.50 | +2.15% | $34.87 | ₹23,293 | AED 128.03 |
| Dec 7Mon | $1,076.40 | −0.75% | $34.61 | ₹23,061 | AED 127.07 |
| Dec 8Tue | $1,076.30 | −0.01% | $34.60 | ₹23,104 | AED 127.05 |
| Dec 9Wed | $1,077.60 | +0.12% | $34.65 | ₹23,155 | AED 127.22 |
| Dec 10Thu | $1,073.10 | −0.42% | $34.50 | ₹23,078 | AED 126.69 |
| Dec 11Fri | $1,076.90 | +0.35% | $34.62 | ₹23,123 | AED 127.12 |
| Dec 14Mon | $1,064.70 | −1.13% | $34.23 | ₹22,983 | AED 125.70 |
| Dec 15Tue | $1,062.90 | −0.17% | $34.17 | ₹22,920 | AED 125.48 |
| Dec 16Wed | $1,078.00 | +1.42% | $34.66 | ₹23,188 | AED 127.27 |
| Dec 17Thu | $1,050.80 | −2.52% | $33.78 | ₹22,442 | AED 124.06 |
| Dec 18Fri | $1,066.20 | +1.47% | $34.28 | ₹22,782 | AED 125.88 |
| Dec 21Mon | $1,081.90 | +1.47% | $34.78 | ₹23,044 | AED 127.72 |
| Dec 22Tue | $1,074.80 | −0.66% | $34.56 | ₹22,900 | AED 126.88 |
| Dec 23Wed | $1,069.40 | −0.50% | $34.38 | ₹22,776 | AED 126.25 |
| Dec 24Thu | $1,077.20 | +0.73% | $34.63 | ₹22,911 | AED 127.17 |
| Dec 28Mon | $1,070.50 | −0.62% | $34.42 | ₹22,695 | AED 126.38 |
| Dec 29Tue | $1,077.50 | +0.65% | $34.64 | ₹22,910 | AED 127.21 |
| Dec 30Wed | $1,060.10 | −1.61% | $34.08 | ₹22,583 | AED 125.15 |
| Dec 31Thu | $1,060.30 | +0.02% | $34.09 | ₹22,654 | AED 125.18 |
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 2015: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2015?
Gold traded between $1,050.80 and $1,084.50 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2015, averaging $1,069.95. It closed the month at $1,060.30.
How much did gold go down in December 2015?
Gold fell 0.5%, from $1,065.80 to $1,060.30. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on December 4, 2015 and the biggest fall −2.5% on December 17, 2015.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2015?
Gold closed at $1,063.80 per troy ounce on December 1, 2015, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹22,747.
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 2015?
Gold fell 1.2% in Indian rupee terms in December 2015, compared with −0.5% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in December 2015?
Yes. Gold was −0.5% for the month, against −1.6% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in December 2015?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.34% in December, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −0.2%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceindecember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in December 2015}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2015/december}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}