Gold Price in December 2021
In December 2021, gold rose 3.1%, from $1,773.60 at the end of November to $1,828.60 per troy ounce on December 31, 2021. The highest close was $1,828.60 on December 31, 2021, the lowest $1,762.70 on December 2, 2021, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,792.53. Today's price is 112.0% higher than the December 2021 close.
Gold ended December higher. What usually happens in January after a higher December →
- Gold rose 3.1% in US dollars in December 2021, leaving it down 3.5% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +1.6% in AUD to +7.9% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (+2.5%) and bitcoin (−18.8%), and worse than US stocks (+4.5%).
- It closed higher on 13 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 0.56%.
- At the end of the month it was 11.6% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 77.9 → 78.4.
Gold price chart, December 2021
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, December 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +7.9% |
| PKR | +4.2% |
| JPY | +4.2% |
| CAD | +3.1% |
| EGP | +3.0% |
| CNY | +2.9% |
| EUR | +2.8% |
| INR | +2.2% |
| CHF | +2.1% |
| ZAR | +1.7% |
| GBP | +1.7% |
| AUD | +1.6% |
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, December 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +3.1% |
| Silver | +2.5% |
| Bitcoin | −18.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +4.5% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.31% |
| Gold, year to date (end of December) | −3.5% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 77.9 → 78.4 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, December 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Wed | $1,784.30 | +0.60% | $57.37 | ₹43,054 | AED 210.66 |
| Dec 2Thu | $1,762.70 | −1.21% | $56.67 | ₹42,514 | AED 208.11 |
| Dec 3Fri | $1,783.90 | +1.20% | $57.35 | ₹43,006 | AED 210.61 |
| Dec 6Mon | $1,779.50 | −0.25% | $57.21 | ₹43,043 | AED 210.12 |
| Dec 7Tue | $1,784.70 | +0.29% | $57.38 | ₹43,259 | AED 210.70 |
| Dec 8Wed | $1,785.50 | +0.04% | $57.41 | ₹43,288 | AED 210.80 |
| Dec 9Thu | $1,776.70 | −0.49% | $57.12 | ₹43,061 | AED 209.76 |
| Dec 10Fri | $1,784.80 | +0.46% | $57.38 | ₹43,381 | AED 210.71 |
| Dec 13Mon | $1,788.30 | +0.20% | $57.50 | ₹43,530 | AED 211.13 |
| Dec 14Tue | $1,772.30 | −0.89% | $56.98 | ₹43,207 | AED 209.24 |
| Dec 15Wed | $1,764.50 | −0.44% | $56.73 | ₹43,142 | AED 208.32 |
| Dec 16Thu | $1,798.20 | +1.91% | $57.81 | ₹44,060 | AED 212.30 |
| Dec 17Fri | $1,804.90 | +0.37% | $58.03 | ₹44,199 | AED 213.09 |
| Dec 20Mon | $1,794.60 | −0.57% | $57.70 | ₹43,854 | AED 211.90 |
| Dec 21Tue | $1,788.70 | −0.33% | $57.51 | ₹43,567 | AED 211.18 |
| Dec 22Wed | $1,802.20 | +0.75% | $57.94 | ₹43,854 | AED 212.77 |
| Dec 23Thu | $1,811.70 | +0.53% | $58.25 | ₹43,953 | AED 213.89 |
| Dec 27Mon | $1,808.80 | −0.16% | $58.15 | ₹43,799 | AED 213.58 |
| Dec 28Tue | $1,810.90 | +0.12% | $58.22 | ₹43,655 | AED 213.80 |
| Dec 29Wed | $1,805.80 | −0.28% | $58.06 | ₹43,395 | AED 213.18 |
| Dec 30Thu | $1,814.10 | +0.46% | $58.32 | ₹43,493 | AED 214.17 |
| Dec 31Fri | $1,828.60 | +0.80% | $58.79 | ₹43,759 | AED 215.89 |
How December usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Every December since 1971 →
Gold in December 2021: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2021?
Gold traded between $1,762.70 and $1,828.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2021, averaging $1,792.53. It closed the month at $1,828.60.
How much did gold go up in December 2021?
Gold rose 3.1%, from $1,773.60 to $1,828.60. The biggest daily rise was +1.9% on December 16, 2021 and the biggest fall −1.2% on December 2, 2021.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2021?
Gold closed at $1,784.30 per troy ounce on December 1, 2021, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹43,054.
Is December usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in December 2021?
Gold rose 2.2% in Indian rupee terms in December 2021, compared with +3.1% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in December 2021?
No. Gold was +3.1% for the month, against +4.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in December 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.31% in December, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +2.8%.
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