Gold Price in April 2024
In April 2024, gold rose 2.4%, from $2,257.10 at the end of March to $2,311.00 per troy ounce on April 30, 2024. The highest close was $2,413.80 on April 18, 2024, the lowest $2,281.80 on April 1, 2024, and the average over 26 trading days was $2,354.58. Today's price is 67.8% higher than the April 2024 close.
Gold ended April higher. What usually happens in May after a higher April →
- Gold rose 2.4% in US dollars in April 2024, leaving it up 11.5% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +2.0% in ZAR to +6.7% in JPY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than bitcoin (−15.0%) and US stocks (−4.1%), and worse than silver (+6.2%).
- It closed higher on 15 trading days and lower on 7, with an average daily move of 0.64%.
- It set 11 record closing highs (London price, records since 1968), the last on 19 April.
- Gold/silver ratio: 90.5 → 87.2.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the CPI inflation (March 2024) on 10 April: +1.0% that day.
Gold price chart, April 2024
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, April 2024
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| JPY | +6.7% |
| CHF | +4.4% |
| CAD | +4.3% |
| EUR | +3.6% |
| GBP | +3.6% |
| EGP | +3.6% |
| AUD | +3.3% |
| PKR | +3.1% |
| CNY | +2.7% |
| INR | +2.6% |
| TRY | +2.3% |
| ZAR | +2.0% |
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, April 2024
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +2.4% |
| Silver | +6.2% |
| Bitcoin | −15.0% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −4.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.39% |
| Gold, year to date (end of April) | +11.5% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 90.5 → 87.2 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
The Fed and US Data in April 2024
Scheduled US releases this month and how gold moved. For Fed decisions the move covers two sessions, because the statement comes after the gold futures settle.
| Date | Release | Result | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 5 Apr | Jobs report (March 2024) | — | 0.0% |
| Wed 10 Apr | CPI inflation (March 2024) | — | +1.0% |
Daily Gold Prices, April 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Mon | $2,281.80 | +1.09% | $73.36 | ₹61,191 | AED 269.33 |
| Apr 2Tue | $2,315.00 | +1.45% | $74.43 | ₹62,037 | AED 273.27 |
| Apr 3Wed | $2,308.50 | −0.28% | $74.22 | ₹61,880 | AED 272.55 |
| Apr 4Thu | $2,345.40 | +1.60% | $75.41 | ₹62,948 | AED 276.85 |
| Apr 5Fri | $2,345.40 | 0.00% | $75.41 | ₹62,948 | AED 276.85 |
| Apr 7Sun | $2,351.00 | +0.24% | $75.59 | ₹62,961 | AED 277.52 |
| Apr 8Mon | $2,362.40 | +0.48% | $75.95 | ₹63,246 | AED 278.86 |
| Apr 9Tue | $2,348.40 | −0.59% | $75.50 | ₹62,837 | AED 277.21 |
| Apr 10Wed | $2,372.70 | +1.03% | $76.28 | ₹63,631 | AED 280.08 |
| Apr 11Thu | $2,374.10 | +0.06% | $76.33 | ₹63,620 | AED 280.24 |
| Apr 12Fri | $2,374.10 | 0.00% | $76.33 | ₹63,620 | AED 280.24 |
| Apr 14Sun | $2,383.00 | +0.37% | $76.62 | ₹64,059 | AED 281.32 |
| Apr 15Mon | $2,407.80 | +1.04% | $77.41 | ₹64,644 | AED 284.22 |
| Apr 16Tue | $2,388.40 | −0.81% | $76.79 | ₹64,247 | AED 281.93 |
| Apr 17Wed | $2,398.00 | +0.40% | $77.10 | ₹64,450 | AED 283.06 |
| Apr 18Thu | $2,413.80 | +0.66% | $77.61 | ₹64,835 | AED 285.00 |
| Apr 19Fri | $2,413.80 | 0.00% | $77.61 | ₹64,835 | AED 285.00 |
| Apr 21Sun | $2,346.40 | −2.79% | $75.44 | ₹62,905 | AED 277.03 |
| Apr 22Mon | $2,342.10 | −0.18% | $75.30 | ₹62,790 | AED 276.48 |
| Apr 23Tue | $2,338.40 | −0.16% | $75.18 | ₹62,613 | AED 276.04 |
| Apr 24Wed | $2,342.50 | +0.18% | $75.31 | ₹62,766 | AED 276.54 |
| Apr 25Thu | $2,347.20 | +0.20% | $75.46 | ₹62,863 | AED 277.10 |
| Apr 26Fri | $2,347.20 | 0.00% | $75.46 | ₹62,863 | AED 277.10 |
| Apr 28Sun | $2,357.70 | +0.45% | $75.80 | ₹63,220 | AED 278.40 |
| Apr 29Mon | $2,302.90 | −2.32% | $74.04 | ₹61,787 | AED 271.87 |
| Apr 30Tue | $2,311.00 | +0.35% | $74.30 | ₹62,040 | AED 272.89 |
How April usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.3% and a median of +0.8%. Every April since 1971 →
Gold in April 2024: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2024?
Gold traded between $2,281.80 and $2,413.80 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2024, averaging $2,354.58. It closed the month at $2,311.00.
How much did gold go up in April 2024?
Gold rose 2.4%, from $2,257.10 to $2,311.00. The biggest daily rise was +1.6% on April 4, 2024 and the biggest fall −2.8% on April 21, 2024.
What was the gold price on April 1, 2024?
Gold closed at $2,281.80 per troy ounce on April 1, 2024, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹61,191.
Is April usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.3% 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 April 2024?
Gold rose 2.6% in Indian rupee terms in April 2024, compared with +2.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in April 2024?
Yes. Gold was +2.4% for the month, against −4.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did gold react to the Fed and US data in April 2024?
Of 2 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the CPI inflation (March 2024) on 10 April: +1.0%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
Did gold keep up with inflation in April 2024?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.39% in April, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +2.0%.
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@misc{corgano2026goldpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in April 2024}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2024/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}