Gold Price in October 2015
In October 2015, gold rose 2.3%, from $1,115.50 at the end of September to $1,141.50 per troy ounce on October 30, 2015. The highest close was $1,187.90 on October 15, 2015, the lowest $1,114.20 on October 1, 2015, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,159.86. Today's price is 239.6% higher than the October 2015 close.
Gold ended October higher. What usually happens in November after a higher October →
- Gold rose 2.3% in US dollars in October 2015, leaving it down 3.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −0.7% in TRY to +4.9% in EGP, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (+7.3%), bitcoin (+33.1%) and US stocks (+8.4%).
- It closed higher on 12 trading days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 0.66%.
- At the end of the month it was 39.6% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 76.9 → 73.3.
Gold price chart, October 2015
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, October 2015
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| EGP | +4.9% |
| EUR | +4.0% |
| CHF | +3.9% |
| JPY | +3.3% |
| PKR | +3.1% |
| ZAR | +2.8% |
| CNY | +2.3% |
| INR | +2.2% |
| AUD | +1.2% |
| CAD | +1.1% |
| GBP | +1.0% |
| TRY | −0.7% |
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 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +2.3% |
| Silver | +7.3% |
| Bitcoin | +33.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +8.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.04% |
| Gold, year to date (end of October) | −3.6% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 76.9 → 73.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Thu | $1,114.20 | −0.12% | $35.82 | ₹23,506 | AED 131.57 |
| Oct 2Fri | $1,137.10 | +2.06% | $36.56 | ₹23,989 | AED 134.27 |
| Oct 5Mon | $1,138.10 | +0.09% | $36.59 | ₹23,829 | AED 134.36 |
| Oct 6Tue | $1,146.80 | +0.76% | $36.87 | ₹24,034 | AED 135.37 |
| Oct 7Wed | $1,149.00 | +0.19% | $36.94 | ₹23,989 | AED 135.65 |
| Oct 8Thu | $1,144.70 | −0.37% | $36.80 | ₹23,920 | AED 135.14 |
| Oct 9Fri | $1,156.30 | +1.01% | $37.18 | ₹24,162 | AED 136.51 |
| Oct 12Mon | $1,164.90 | +0.74% | $37.45 | ₹24,262 | AED 137.52 |
| Oct 13Tue | $1,165.80 | +0.08% | $37.48 | ₹24,395 | AED 137.62 |
| Oct 14Wed | $1,180.10 | +1.23% | $37.94 | ₹24,604 | AED 139.30 |
| Oct 15Thu | $1,187.90 | +0.66% | $38.19 | ₹24,742 | AED 140.21 |
| Oct 16Fri | $1,183.60 | −0.36% | $38.05 | ₹24,653 | AED 139.71 |
| Oct 19Mon | $1,173.30 | −0.87% | $37.72 | ₹24,501 | AED 138.51 |
| Oct 20Tue | $1,178.00 | +0.40% | $37.87 | ₹24,616 | AED 139.08 |
| Oct 21Wed | $1,167.60 | −0.88% | $37.54 | ₹24,460 | AED 137.85 |
| Oct 22Thu | $1,166.60 | −0.09% | $37.51 | ₹24,398 | AED 137.71 |
| Oct 23Fri | $1,163.30 | −0.28% | $37.40 | ₹24,329 | AED 137.32 |
| Oct 26Mon | $1,167.00 | +0.32% | $37.52 | ₹24,345 | AED 137.76 |
| Oct 27Tue | $1,166.80 | −0.02% | $37.51 | ₹24,347 | AED 137.75 |
| Oct 28Wed | $1,177.10 | +0.88% | $37.84 | ₹24,624 | AED 138.97 |
| Oct 29Thu | $1,147.20 | −2.54% | $36.88 | ₹23,954 | AED 135.43 |
| Oct 30Fri | $1,141.50 | −0.50% | $36.70 | ₹24,018 | AED 134.76 |
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 2015: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2015?
Gold traded between $1,114.20 and $1,187.90 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2015, averaging $1,159.86. It closed the month at $1,141.50.
How much did gold go up in October 2015?
Gold rose 2.3%, from $1,115.50 to $1,141.50. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on October 2, 2015 and the biggest fall −2.5% on October 29, 2015.
What was the gold price on October 1, 2015?
Gold closed at $1,114.20 per troy ounce on October 1, 2015, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹23,506.
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 2015?
Gold rose 2.2% in Indian rupee terms in October 2015, compared with +2.3% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in October 2015?
No. Gold was +2.3% for the month, against +8.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in October 2015?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.04% in October, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +2.4%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinoctober, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in October 2015}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2015/october}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}