Gold Price in 2019
Gold averaged $1,393.62 an ounce in 2019, ranging from $1,269.30 to $1,550.30, and ended the year up 18.9% at $1,519.50. The highest close was $1,550.30 on September 3, 2019 and the lowest $1,269.30 on April 22, 2019; the year started from $1,278.30, the close at the end of 2018. Today's price is 155.1% above the 2019 close.
Gold price chart, 2019
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2019
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,319.70 | $1,319.70 | $1,279.10 | +3.2% |
| February | $1,312.80 | $1,343.30 | $1,307.00 | −0.5% |
| March | $1,288.40 | $1,321.90 | $1,282.00 | −1.9% |
| April | $1,281.40 | $1,309.10 | $1,269.30 | −0.5% |
| May | $1,305.80 | $1,305.80 | $1,269.70 | +1.9% |
| June | $1,385.60 | $1,414.90 | $1,322.70 | +6.1% |
| July | $1,420.90 | $1,429.70 | $1,396.70 | +2.5% |
| August | $1,519.10 | $1,541.00 | $1,445.60 | +6.9% |
| September | $1,482.00 | $1,550.30 | $1,465.70 | −2.4% |
| October | $1,508.00 | $1,511.40 | $1,477.60 | +1.8% |
| November | $1,465.60 | $1,508.00 | $1,452.10 | −2.8% |
| December | $1,519.50 | $1,519.50 | $1,459.10 | +3.7% |
Gold in 2019 at a Glance
- Gold rose 18.9% in US dollars. In TRY terms it rose 34.0%, and in EGP terms it rose 6.6% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Silver (+15.5%).
- It did worse than Bitcoin (+92.2%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+31.5%).
- After US inflation of 2.3%, the real change was +16.2%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 50,184 to net long 232,732 contracts.
Key Events in 2019
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Monday, August 5Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. SourceGold: +0.5% that day · +4.2% a month later
Gold in 2019: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2019
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| TRY | +34.0% |
| PKR | +32.6% |
| EUR | +21.4% |
| INR | +21.2% |
| CNY | +20.7% |
| AUD | +19.6% |
| JPY | +17.3% |
| CHF | +17.1% |
| ZAR | +16.3% |
| GBP | +15.1% |
| CAD | +14.0% |
| EGP | +6.6% |
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, 2019
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +15.5% |
| Bitcoin | +92.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +31.5% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +2.3% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2019
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Tue 5 Feb | ¥284.94 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Sat 6 Apr | ₹28,614 24K ₹/10 g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Tue 7 May | ₹28,849 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 4 Jun | AED 156.25 24K AED/g |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun 11 Aug | AED 176.69 24K AED/g |
| Navratri | Sun 29 Sep | ₹34,324 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Tue 8 Oct | ₹34,278 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dhanteras | Fri 25 Oct | ₹34,321 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Sun 27 Oct | ₹34,321 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 232,732 contracts on 31 Dec 2019, against net long 50,184 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2019: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2019?
Gold traded between $1,269.30 and $1,550.30 per troy ounce in 2019 (daily closes), averaging $1,393.62. It closed the year at $1,519.50.
How much did gold go up in 2019?
Gold rose 18.9% in 2019, from $1,278.30 to $1,519.50 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2019?
The highest daily close in 2019 was $1,550.30 per troy ounce on September 3, 2019.
What was the best month for gold in 2019?
August (+6.9%). The weakest was November (−2.8%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2019?
Gold rose 21.2% in Indian rupee terms in 2019, compared with +18.9% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2019?
No. Gold was +18.9% for the year, against +31.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2019?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 5 August: Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. Gold moved +0.5% 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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