Gold Price in April 2018
In April 2018, gold fell 1.4%, from $1,322.80 at the end of March to $1,303.80 per troy ounce on April 30, 2018. The highest close was $1,356.50 on April 10, 2018, the lowest $1,303.80 on April 30, 2018, and the average over 26 trading days was $1,333.83. Today's price is 197.3% higher than the April 2018 close.
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- Gold fell 1.4% in US dollars in April 2018, leaving it down 0.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −1.9% in CAD to +3.7% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (−1.1%), bitcoin (+32.5%) and US stocks (+0.4%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 0.52%.
- At the end of the month it was 31.0% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 81.5 → 81.3.
Gold price chart, April 2018
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, April 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | +3.7% |
| CHF | +2.1% |
| TRY | +1.4% |
| JPY | +1.2% |
| INR | +0.7% |
| AUD | +0.6% |
| GBP | +0.4% |
| EUR | +0.4% |
| CNY | −0.8% |
| PKR | −1.2% |
| EGP | −1.3% |
| CAD | −1.9% |
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, April 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −1.4% |
| Silver | −1.1% |
| Bitcoin | +32.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.40% |
| Gold, year to date (end of April) | −0.2% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 81.5 → 81.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, April 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Sun | $1,342.10 | +1.46% | $43.15 | ₹28,093 | AED 158.48 |
| Apr 2Mon | $1,332.80 | −0.69% | $42.85 | ₹27,913 | AED 157.35 |
| Apr 3Tue | $1,335.80 | +0.23% | $42.95 | ₹27,875 | AED 157.71 |
| Apr 4Wed | $1,324.30 | −0.86% | $42.58 | ₹27,673 | AED 156.35 |
| Apr 5Thu | $1,331.90 | +0.57% | $42.82 | ₹27,775 | AED 157.25 |
| Apr 6Fri | $1,331.90 | 0.00% | $42.82 | ₹27,775 | AED 157.25 |
| Apr 8Sun | $1,336.30 | +0.33% | $42.96 | ₹27,885 | AED 157.79 |
| Apr 9Mon | $1,342.00 | +0.43% | $43.15 | ₹27,989 | AED 158.44 |
| Apr 10Tue | $1,356.50 | +1.08% | $43.61 | ₹28,316 | AED 160.15 |
| Apr 11Wed | $1,338.40 | −1.33% | $43.03 | ₹28,052 | AED 158.01 |
| Apr 12Thu | $1,344.80 | +0.48% | $43.24 | ₹28,223 | AED 158.77 |
| Apr 13Fri | $1,344.80 | 0.00% | $43.24 | ₹28,223 | AED 158.77 |
| Apr 15Sun | $1,347.50 | +0.20% | $43.32 | ₹28,245 | AED 159.11 |
| Apr 16Mon | $1,347.20 | −0.02% | $43.31 | ₹28,340 | AED 159.05 |
| Apr 17Tue | $1,351.20 | +0.30% | $43.44 | ₹28,531 | AED 159.52 |
| Apr 18Wed | $1,346.80 | −0.33% | $43.30 | ₹28,583 | AED 159.00 |
| Apr 19Thu | $1,336.70 | −0.75% | $42.98 | ₹28,413 | AED 157.81 |
| Apr 20Fri | $1,336.70 | 0.00% | $42.98 | ₹28,413 | AED 157.81 |
| Apr 22Sun | $1,322.50 | −1.06% | $42.52 | ₹28,146 | AED 156.16 |
| Apr 23Mon | $1,331.40 | +0.67% | $42.81 | ₹28,485 | AED 157.19 |
| Apr 24Tue | $1,321.20 | −0.77% | $42.48 | ₹28,211 | AED 155.98 |
| Apr 25Wed | $1,316.30 | −0.37% | $42.32 | ₹28,315 | AED 155.41 |
| Apr 26Thu | $1,320.30 | +0.30% | $42.45 | ₹28,398 | AED 155.88 |
| Apr 27Fri | $1,320.30 | 0.00% | $42.45 | ₹28,398 | AED 155.88 |
| Apr 29Sun | $1,316.20 | −0.31% | $42.32 | ₹28,187 | AED 155.41 |
| Apr 30Mon | $1,303.80 | −0.94% | $41.92 | ₹27,855 | AED 153.95 |
How April usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.3% and a median of +0.8%. Every April since 1971 →
Gold in April 2018: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2018?
Gold traded between $1,303.80 and $1,356.50 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2018, averaging $1,333.83. It closed the month at $1,303.80.
How much did gold go down in April 2018?
Gold fell 1.4%, from $1,322.80 to $1,303.80. The biggest daily rise was +1.5% on April 1, 2018 and the biggest fall −1.3% on April 11, 2018.
What was the gold price on April 1, 2018?
Gold closed at $1,342.10 per troy ounce on April 1, 2018, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹28,093.
Is April usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.3% and a median of +0.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in April 2018?
Gold rose 0.7% in Indian rupee terms in April 2018, compared with −1.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in April 2018?
No. Gold was −1.4% for the month, against +0.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in April 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.40% in April, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −1.8%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in April 2018}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2018/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}