Gold Price in February 2021
In February 2021, gold fell 6.4%, from $1,847.30 at the end of January to $1,728.80 per troy ounce on February 26, 2021. The highest close was $1,863.90 on February 1, 2021, the lowest $1,728.80 on February 26, 2021, and the average over 19 trading days was $1,807.45. Today's price is 124.2% higher than the February 2021 close.
Gold ended February lower. What usually happens in March after a lower February →
- Gold fell 6.4% in US dollars in February 2021, leaving it down 8.8% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −8.8% in AUD to −4.5% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than silver (−1.9%), bitcoin (+36.3%) and US stocks (+2.8%).
- It closed higher on 9 trading days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 0.96%.
- At the end of the month it was 16.5% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 68.7 → 65.5.
Gold price chart, February 2021
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, February 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | −4.5% |
| CHF | −4.6% |
| INR | −6.1% |
| CNY | −6.3% |
| EGP | −6.5% |
| TRY | −6.7% |
| EUR | −6.7% |
| ZAR | −7.6% |
| CAD | −8.0% |
| GBP | −8.3% |
| PKR | −8.4% |
| AUD | −8.8% |
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, February 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −6.4% |
| Silver | −1.9% |
| Bitcoin | +36.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.55% |
| Gold, year to date (end of February) | −8.8% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 68.7 → 65.5 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, February 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1Mon | $1,863.90 | +0.90% | $59.93 | ₹43,690 | AED 220.06 |
| Feb 2Tue | $1,833.40 | −1.64% | $58.95 | ₹43,101 | AED 216.46 |
| Feb 3Wed | $1,835.10 | +0.09% | $59.00 | ₹43,020 | AED 216.66 |
| Feb 4Thu | $1,791.20 | −2.39% | $57.59 | ₹41,958 | AED 211.48 |
| Feb 5Fri | $1,813.00 | +1.22% | $58.29 | ₹42,520 | AED 214.05 |
| Feb 8Mon | $1,834.20 | +1.17% | $58.97 | ₹42,922 | AED 216.58 |
| Feb 9Tue | $1,837.50 | +0.18% | $59.08 | ₹43,085 | AED 216.98 |
| Feb 10Wed | $1,842.70 | +0.28% | $59.24 | ₹43,162 | AED 217.60 |
| Feb 11Thu | $1,826.80 | −0.86% | $58.73 | ₹42,762 | AED 215.68 |
| Feb 12Fri | $1,823.20 | −0.20% | $58.62 | ₹42,620 | AED 215.25 |
| Feb 16Tue | $1,799.00 | −1.33% | $57.84 | ₹42,014 | AED 212.40 |
| Feb 17Wed | $1,772.80 | −1.46% | $57.00 | ₹41,571 | AED 209.30 |
| Feb 18Thu | $1,775.00 | +0.12% | $57.07 | ₹41,544 | AED 209.56 |
| Feb 19Fri | $1,777.40 | +0.14% | $57.14 | ₹41,490 | AED 209.85 |
| Feb 22Mon | $1,808.40 | +1.74% | $58.14 | ₹42,183 | AED 213.54 |
| Feb 23Tue | $1,805.90 | −0.14% | $58.06 | ₹42,062 | AED 213.21 |
| Feb 24Wed | $1,797.90 | −0.44% | $57.80 | ₹41,837 | AED 212.27 |
| Feb 25Thu | $1,775.40 | −1.25% | $57.08 | ₹41,326 | AED 209.61 |
| Feb 26Fri | $1,728.80 | −2.62% | $55.58 | ₹40,659 | AED 204.10 |
How February usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in February 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.9% and a median of +0.8%. Every February since 1971 →
Gold in February 2021: FAQ
What was the price of gold in February 2021?
Gold traded between $1,728.80 and $1,863.90 per troy ounce (daily closes) in February 2021, averaging $1,807.45. It closed the month at $1,728.80.
How much did gold go down in February 2021?
Gold fell 6.4%, from $1,847.30 to $1,728.80. The biggest daily rise was +1.7% on February 22, 2021 and the biggest fall −2.6% on February 26, 2021.
What was the gold price on February 1, 2021?
Gold closed at $1,863.90 per troy ounce on February 1, 2021, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹43,690.
Is February usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in February 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.9% 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 February 2021?
Gold fell 6.1% in Indian rupee terms in February 2021, compared with −6.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in February 2021?
No. Gold was −6.4% for the month, against +2.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in February 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.55% in February, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −6.9%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinfebruary, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in February 2021}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2021/february}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}