Gold Price in May 2015
In May 2015, gold rose 0.6%, from $1,182.40 at the end of April to $1,189.40 per troy ounce on May 29, 2015. The highest close was $1,227.80 on May 18, 2015, the lowest $1,174.50 on May 1, 2015, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,198.22. Today's price is 225.9% higher than the May 2015 close.
Gold ended May higher. What usually happens in June after a higher May →
- Gold rose 0.6% in US dollars in May 2015, leaving it up 0.5% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −0.1% in TRY to +4.3% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than bitcoin (−2.5%), and worse than silver (+3.5%) and US stocks (+1.3%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 0.60%.
- At the end of the month it was 37.0% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 73.3 → 71.3.
Gold price chart, May 2015
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, May 2015
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | +4.3% |
| AUD | +3.8% |
| CAD | +3.5% |
| EUR | +2.9% |
| ZAR | +2.6% |
| CHF | +1.6% |
| INR | +1.1% |
| GBP | +0.8% |
| PKR | +0.7% |
| CNY | +0.6% |
| EGP | +0.5% |
| TRY | −0.1% |
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, May 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +0.6% |
| Silver | +3.5% |
| Bitcoin | −2.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.3% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.51% |
| Gold, year to date (end of May) | +0.5% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 73.3 → 71.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Fri | $1,174.50 | −0.67% | $37.76 | ₹23,987 | AED 138.66 |
| May 4Mon | $1,186.80 | +1.05% | $38.16 | ₹24,265 | AED 140.11 |
| May 5Tue | $1,193.20 | +0.54% | $38.36 | ₹24,300 | AED 140.87 |
| May 6Wed | $1,190.30 | −0.24% | $38.27 | ₹24,362 | AED 140.53 |
| May 7Thu | $1,182.40 | −0.66% | $38.02 | ₹24,361 | AED 139.60 |
| May 8Fri | $1,189.10 | +0.57% | $38.23 | ₹24,499 | AED 140.39 |
| May 11Mon | $1,183.20 | −0.50% | $38.04 | ₹24,354 | AED 139.69 |
| May 12Tue | $1,192.60 | +0.79% | $38.34 | ₹24,620 | AED 140.80 |
| May 13Wed | $1,218.40 | +2.16% | $39.17 | ₹25,088 | AED 143.85 |
| May 14Thu | $1,225.40 | +0.57% | $39.40 | ₹24,981 | AED 144.67 |
| May 15Fri | $1,225.50 | +0.01% | $39.40 | ₹24,983 | AED 144.68 |
| May 18Mon | $1,227.80 | +0.19% | $39.47 | ₹25,157 | AED 144.95 |
| May 19Tue | $1,206.90 | −1.70% | $38.80 | ₹24,750 | AED 142.49 |
| May 20Wed | $1,208.90 | +0.17% | $38.87 | ₹24,729 | AED 142.72 |
| May 21Thu | $1,204.40 | −0.37% | $38.72 | ₹24,637 | AED 142.19 |
| May 22Fri | $1,204.30 | −0.01% | $38.72 | ₹24,635 | AED 142.18 |
| May 26Tue | $1,187.20 | −1.42% | $38.17 | ₹24,419 | AED 140.16 |
| May 27Wed | $1,185.90 | −0.11% | $38.13 | ₹24,354 | AED 140.01 |
| May 28Thu | $1,188.10 | +0.19% | $38.20 | ₹24,380 | AED 140.27 |
| May 29Fri | $1,189.40 | +0.11% | $38.24 | ₹24,407 | AED 140.42 |
How May usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%. Every May since 1971 →
Gold in May 2015: FAQ
What was the price of gold in May 2015?
Gold traded between $1,174.50 and $1,227.80 per troy ounce (daily closes) in May 2015, averaging $1,198.22. It closed the month at $1,189.40.
How much did gold go up in May 2015?
Gold rose 0.6%, from $1,182.40 to $1,189.40. The biggest daily rise was +2.2% on May 13, 2015 and the biggest fall −1.7% on May 19, 2015.
What was the gold price on May 1, 2015?
Gold closed at $1,174.50 per troy ounce on May 1, 2015, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹23,987.
Is May usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in May 2015?
Gold rose 1.1% in Indian rupee terms in May 2015, compared with +0.6% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in May 2015?
No. Gold was +0.6% for the month, against +1.3% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in May 2015?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.51% in May, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +0.1%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinmay, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in May 2015}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2015/may}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}