Gold Price in July 2021
In July 2021, gold rose 2.3%, from $1,771.60 at the end of June to $1,812.60 per troy ounce on July 30, 2021. The highest close was $1,831.20 on July 29, 2021, the lowest $1,776.80 on July 1, 2021, and the average over 21 trading days was $1,805.99. Today's price is 113.9% higher than the July 2021 close.
Gold ended July higher. What usually happens in August after a higher July →
- Gold rose 2.3% in US dollars in July 2021, leaving it down 4.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −0.7% in TRY to +4.4% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than silver (−2.4%), and worse than bitcoin (+18.8%) and US stocks (+2.4%).
- It closed higher on 12 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 0.42%.
- At the end of the month it was 12.4% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 67.7 → 71.0.
Gold price chart, July 2021
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, July 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | +4.4% |
| PKR | +4.3% |
| AUD | +3.7% |
| CAD | +2.8% |
| EGP | +2.4% |
| CNY | +2.3% |
| INR | +2.2% |
| EUR | +2.0% |
| GBP | +1.3% |
| JPY | +0.7% |
| CHF | +0.2% |
| TRY | −0.7% |
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, July 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +2.3% |
| Silver | −2.4% |
| Bitcoin | +18.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.48% |
| Gold, year to date (end of July) | −4.4% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 67.7 → 71.0 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1Thu | $1,776.80 | +0.29% | $57.13 | ₹42,584 | AED 209.78 |
| Jul 2Fri | $1,783.30 | +0.37% | $57.33 | ₹42,740 | AED 210.54 |
| Jul 6Tue | $1,794.20 | +0.61% | $57.68 | ₹43,127 | AED 211.83 |
| Jul 7Wed | $1,802.10 | +0.44% | $57.94 | ₹43,351 | AED 212.80 |
| Jul 8Thu | $1,800.20 | −0.11% | $57.88 | ₹43,247 | AED 212.54 |
| Jul 9Fri | $1,810.60 | +0.58% | $58.21 | ₹43,497 | AED 213.77 |
| Jul 12Mon | $1,805.90 | −0.26% | $58.06 | ₹43,280 | AED 213.21 |
| Jul 13Tue | $1,809.90 | +0.22% | $58.19 | ₹43,444 | AED 213.68 |
| Jul 14Wed | $1,825.00 | +0.83% | $58.68 | ₹43,695 | AED 215.47 |
| Jul 15Thu | $1,829.00 | +0.22% | $58.80 | ₹43,831 | AED 215.94 |
| Jul 16Fri | $1,815.00 | −0.77% | $58.35 | ₹43,495 | AED 214.29 |
| Jul 19Mon | $1,809.20 | −0.32% | $58.17 | ₹43,622 | AED 213.60 |
| Jul 20Tue | $1,811.40 | +0.12% | $58.24 | ₹43,403 | AED 213.86 |
| Jul 21Wed | $1,803.40 | −0.44% | $57.98 | ₹43,161 | AED 212.92 |
| Jul 22Thu | $1,805.40 | +0.11% | $58.04 | ₹43,216 | AED 213.15 |
| Jul 23Fri | $1,801.80 | −0.20% | $57.93 | ₹43,129 | AED 212.73 |
| Jul 26Mon | $1,799.20 | −0.14% | $57.85 | ₹42,973 | AED 212.46 |
| Jul 27Tue | $1,799.80 | +0.03% | $57.86 | ₹43,111 | AED 212.49 |
| Jul 28Wed | $1,799.70 | −0.01% | $57.86 | ₹43,043 | AED 212.48 |
| Jul 29Thu | $1,831.20 | +1.75% | $58.87 | ₹43,715 | AED 216.20 |
| Jul 30Fri | $1,812.60 | −1.02% | $58.28 | ₹43,271 | AED 214.00 |
How July usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in July 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.3% and a median of +2.1%. Every July since 1971 →
Gold in July 2021: FAQ
What was the price of gold in July 2021?
Gold traded between $1,776.80 and $1,831.20 per troy ounce (daily closes) in July 2021, averaging $1,805.99. It closed the month at $1,812.60.
How much did gold go up in July 2021?
Gold rose 2.3%, from $1,771.60 to $1,812.60. The biggest daily rise was +1.8% on July 29, 2021 and the biggest fall −1.0% on July 30, 2021.
What was the gold price on July 1, 2021?
Gold closed at $1,776.80 per troy ounce on July 1, 2021, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹42,584.
Is July usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in July 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.3% and a median of +2.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in July 2021?
Gold rose 2.2% in Indian rupee terms in July 2021, compared with +2.3% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in July 2021?
No. Gold was +2.3% for the month, against +2.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in July 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.48% in July, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +1.8%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinjuly, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in July 2021}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2021/july}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}