Gold Price in 2022
Gold averaged $1,803.91 an ounce in 2022, ranging from $1,630.90 to $2,043.30, and ended the year down 0.1% at $1,826.20. The highest close was $2,043.30 on March 8, 2022 and the lowest $1,630.90 on November 2, 2022; the year started from $1,828.60, the close at the end of 2021. Today's price is 112.3% above the 2022 close.
Gold price chart, 2022
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2022
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,795.00 | $1,852.50 | $1,784.90 | −1.8% |
| February | $1,900.70 | $1,926.30 | $1,801.50 | +5.9% |
| March | $1,923.70 | $2,043.30 | $1,909.20 | +1.2% |
| April | $1,911.70 | $1,986.40 | $1,888.70 | −0.6% |
| May | $1,848.70 | $1,882.80 | $1,808.20 | −3.3% |
| June | $1,801.50 | $1,875.50 | $1,801.50 | −2.6% |
| July | $1,787.70 | $1,801.50 | $1,700.20 | −0.8% |
| August | $1,709.30 | $1,815.50 | $1,709.30 | −4.4% |
| September | $1,672.00 | $1,740.60 | $1,633.40 | −2.2% |
| October | $1,649.70 | $1,730.50 | $1,634.20 | −1.3% |
| November | $1,746.00 | $1,776.90 | $1,630.90 | +5.8% |
| December | $1,826.20 | $1,826.20 | $1,781.30 | +4.6% |
Gold in 2022 at a Glance
- Gold fell 0.1% in US dollars. In EGP terms it rose 57.6%, and in CHF terms it rose 0.9% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Bitcoin (−64.3%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (−18.1%).
- It did worse than Silver (+2.3%).
- After US inflation of 6.5%, the real change was −6.2%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 83,663 to net long 50,877 contracts.
Key Events in 2022
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Thursday, February 24Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine; Russia's RTS index falls 39%. SourceGold: +0.8% that day · +1.4% a month later
- Thursday, September 22Japan intervenes to buy yen for the first time since 1998. SourceGold: −1.5% that day · −1.0% a month later
Gold in 2022: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2022
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| EGP | +57.6% |
| TRY | +40.5% |
| PKR | +26.8% |
| JPY | +15.4% |
| GBP | +11.8% |
| INR | +11.1% |
| CNY | +9.1% |
| AUD | +7.0% |
| ZAR | +6.4% |
| CAD | +6.2% |
| EUR | +6.1% |
| CHF | +0.9% |
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, 2022
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +2.3% |
| Bitcoin | −64.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −18.1% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +6.5% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2022
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Tue 1 Feb | ¥368.34 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Sat 2 Apr | ₹46,949 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon 2 May | AED 220.02 24K AED/g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Tue 3 May | ₹45,988 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat 9 Jul | AED 205.70 24K AED/g |
| Navratri | Mon 26 Sep | ₹42,861 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Wed 5 Oct | ₹45,172 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dhanteras | Sat 22 Oct | ₹44,106 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Mon 24 Oct | ₹44,013 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 50,877 contracts on 27 Dec 2022, against net long 83,663 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2022: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2022?
Gold traded between $1,630.90 and $2,043.30 per troy ounce in 2022 (daily closes), averaging $1,803.91. It closed the year at $1,826.20.
How much did gold go down in 2022?
Gold fell 0.1% in 2022, from $1,828.60 to $1,826.20 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2022?
The highest daily close in 2022 was $2,043.30 per troy ounce on March 8, 2022.
What was the best month for gold in 2022?
February (+5.9%). The weakest was August (−4.4%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2022?
Gold rose 11.1% in Indian rupee terms in 2022, compared with −0.1% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2022?
Yes. Gold was −0.1% for the year, against −18.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2022?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 22 September: Japan intervenes to buy yen for the first time since 1998. Gold moved −1.5% 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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