Gold Price in May 2016
In May 2016, gold fell 6.0%, from $1,289.20 at the end of April to $1,211.90 per troy ounce on May 31, 2016. The highest close was $1,294.70 on May 1, 2016, the lowest $1,211.90 on May 31, 2016, and the average over 26 trading days was $1,257.47. Today's price is 219.9% higher than the May 2016 close.
Gold ended May lower. What usually happens in June after a lower May →
- Gold fell 6.0% in US dollars in May 2016, leaving it up 14.3% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −6.0% in EGP to +3.4% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−10.6%), and worse than bitcoin (+18.5%) and US stocks (+1.8%).
- It closed higher on 7 trading days and lower on 15, with an average daily move of 0.50%.
- At the end of the month it was 35.8% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 72.5 → 76.2.
Gold price chart, May 2016
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, May 2016
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | +3.4% |
| AUD | −0.8% |
| TRY | −1.5% |
| CAD | −2.1% |
| CHF | −3.4% |
| JPY | −3.7% |
| EUR | −4.1% |
| CNY | −4.4% |
| INR | −4.9% |
| GBP | −5.2% |
| PKR | −6.0% |
| EGP | −6.0% |
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 2016
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −6.0% |
| Silver | −10.6% |
| Bitcoin | +18.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.40% |
| Gold, year to date (end of May) | +14.3% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 72.5 → 76.2 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, May 2016
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 1Sun | $1,294.70 | +0.43% | $41.63 | ₹27,647 | AED 152.84 |
| May 2Mon | $1,290.70 | −0.31% | $41.50 | ₹27,542 | AED 152.38 |
| May 3Tue | $1,273.30 | −1.35% | $40.94 | ₹27,261 | AED 150.33 |
| May 4Wed | $1,271.40 | −0.15% | $40.88 | ₹27,232 | AED 150.10 |
| May 5Thu | $1,292.90 | +1.69% | $41.57 | ₹27,685 | AED 152.63 |
| May 6Fri | $1,292.90 | 0.00% | $41.57 | ₹27,685 | AED 152.63 |
| May 8Sun | $1,265.60 | −2.11% | $40.69 | ₹27,097 | AED 149.42 |
| May 9Mon | $1,263.90 | −0.13% | $40.64 | ₹27,112 | AED 149.22 |
| May 10Tue | $1,274.60 | +0.85% | $40.98 | ₹27,319 | AED 150.48 |
| May 11Wed | $1,270.30 | −0.34% | $40.84 | ₹27,196 | AED 149.97 |
| May 12Thu | $1,271.90 | +0.13% | $40.89 | ₹27,296 | AED 150.19 |
| May 13Fri | $1,271.90 | 0.00% | $40.89 | ₹27,296 | AED 150.19 |
| May 15Sun | $1,273.40 | +0.12% | $40.94 | ₹27,389 | AED 150.33 |
| May 16Mon | $1,276.20 | +0.22% | $41.03 | ₹27,439 | AED 150.67 |
| May 17Tue | $1,273.70 | −0.20% | $40.95 | ₹27,383 | AED 150.37 |
| May 18Wed | $1,254.20 | −1.53% | $40.32 | ₹27,081 | AED 148.07 |
| May 19Thu | $1,252.40 | −0.14% | $40.27 | ₹27,170 | AED 147.89 |
| May 20Fri | $1,252.40 | 0.00% | $40.27 | ₹27,170 | AED 147.89 |
| May 22Sun | $1,251.10 | −0.10% | $40.22 | ₹27,120 | AED 147.71 |
| May 23Mon | $1,228.90 | −1.77% | $39.51 | ₹26,649 | AED 145.08 |
| May 24Tue | $1,223.50 | −0.44% | $39.34 | ₹26,611 | AED 144.45 |
| May 25Wed | $1,220.10 | −0.28% | $39.23 | ₹26,401 | AED 144.05 |
| May 26Thu | $1,213.80 | −0.52% | $39.02 | ₹26,129 | AED 143.30 |
| May 27Fri | $1,213.80 | 0.00% | $39.02 | ₹26,129 | AED 143.30 |
| May 30Mon | $1,214.80 | +0.08% | $39.06 | ₹26,220 | AED 143.42 |
| May 31Tue | $1,211.90 | −0.24% | $38.96 | ₹26,196 | AED 143.08 |
How May usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +0.3%. Every May since 1971 →
Gold in May 2016: FAQ
What was the price of gold in May 2016?
Gold traded between $1,211.90 and $1,294.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in May 2016, averaging $1,257.47. It closed the month at $1,211.90.
How much did gold go down in May 2016?
Gold fell 6.0%, from $1,289.20 to $1,211.90. The biggest daily rise was +1.7% on May 5, 2016 and the biggest fall −2.1% on May 8, 2016.
What was the gold price on May 1, 2016?
Gold closed at $1,294.70 per troy ounce on May 1, 2016, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹27,647.
Is May usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +0.3%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in May 2016?
Gold fell 4.9% in Indian rupee terms in May 2016, compared with −6.0% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in May 2016?
No. Gold was −6.0% for the month, against +1.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in May 2016?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.40% in May, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −6.4%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinmay, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in May 2016}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2016/may}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}