Gold Price in 2017
Gold averaged $1,258.95 an ounce in 2017, ranging from $1,160.40 to $1,346.00, and ended the year up 13.6% at $1,306.30. The highest close was $1,346.00 on September 7, 2017 and the lowest $1,160.40 on January 3, 2017; the year started from $1,150.00, the close at the end of 2016. Today's price is 196.8% above the 2017 close.
Gold price chart, 2017
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2017
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,208.60 | $1,215.00 | $1,160.40 | +5.1% |
| February | $1,252.60 | $1,257.40 | $1,205.60 | +3.6% |
| March | $1,247.30 | $1,255.40 | $1,200.10 | −0.4% |
| April | $1,253.30 | $1,291.70 | $1,245.40 | +0.5% |
| May | $1,267.00 | $1,272.00 | $1,214.30 | +1.1% |
| June | $1,240.70 | $1,294.40 | $1,240.70 | −2.1% |
| July | $1,272.60 | $1,272.60 | $1,208.60 | +2.6% |
| August | $1,324.50 | $1,324.50 | $1,256.40 | +4.1% |
| September | $1,281.50 | $1,346.00 | $1,281.50 | −3.2% |
| October | $1,274.10 | $1,301.50 | $1,266.30 | −0.6% |
| November | $1,273.20 | $1,295.80 | $1,266.50 | −0.1% |
| December | $1,306.30 | $1,306.30 | $1,238.50 | +2.6% |
Gold in 2017 at a Glance
- Gold rose 13.6% in US dollars. In TRY terms it rose 22.0%, and in EUR terms it rose 0.6% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Silver (+7.1%).
- It did worse than Bitcoin (+1,368.9%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+21.8%).
- After US inflation of 2.1%, the real change was +11.2%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 43,366 to net long 107,758 contracts.
Key Events in 2017
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Friday, December 22President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. SourceGold: +0.6% that day · +7.0% a month later
Gold in 2017: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2017
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| TRY | +22.0% |
| PKR | +20.7% |
| EGP | +11.3% |
| JPY | +10.3% |
| CHF | +9.3% |
| INR | +7.1% |
| CNY | +6.8% |
| CAD | +5.9% |
| AUD | +5.4% |
| GBP | +3.8% |
| ZAR | +3.7% |
| EUR | +0.6% |
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, 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +7.1% |
| Bitcoin | +1,368.9% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +21.8% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +2.1% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2017
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Sat 28 Jan | ¥262.74 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Tue 28 Mar | ₹26,238 24K ₹/10 g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Fri 28 Apr | ₹26,076 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sun 25 Jun | AED 147.14 24K AED/g |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri 1 Sep | AED 156.37 24K AED/g |
| Navratri | Thu 21 Sep | ₹26,945 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Sat 30 Sep | ₹26,929 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dhanteras | Tue 17 Oct | ₹26,718 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Thu 19 Oct | ₹26,656 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 107,758 contracts on 26 Dec 2017, against net long 43,366 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2017: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2017?
Gold traded between $1,160.40 and $1,346.00 per troy ounce in 2017 (daily closes), averaging $1,258.95. It closed the year at $1,306.30.
How much did gold go up in 2017?
Gold rose 13.6% in 2017, from $1,150.00 to $1,306.30 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2017?
The highest daily close in 2017 was $1,346.00 per troy ounce on September 7, 2017.
What was the best month for gold in 2017?
January (+5.1%). The weakest was September (−3.2%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2017?
Gold rose 7.1% in Indian rupee terms in 2017, compared with +13.6% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2017?
No. Gold was +13.6% for the year, against +21.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2017?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 22 December: President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. Gold moved +0.6% 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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