Gold Price in February 2026
In February 2026, gold rose 10.6%, from $4,745.10 at the end of January to $5,247.90 per troy ounce on February 27, 2026. The highest close was $5,247.90 on February 27, 2026, the lowest $4,652.60 on February 2, 2026, and the average over 19 trading days was $5,035.54. Today's price is 26.1% lower than the February 2026 close.
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- Gold rose 10.6% in US dollars in February 2026, leaving it up 20.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +8.9% in CNY to +13.2% in EGP, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than bitcoin (−14.8%) and US stocks (−0.8%), and worse than silver (+18.4%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 8, with an average daily move of 1.78%.
- At the end of the month it was 1.3% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 60.6 → 56.6.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the CPI inflation (January 2026) on 13 February: +2.0% that day.
Gold price chart, February 2026
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, February 2026
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| EGP | +13.2% |
| GBP | +13.2% |
| JPY | +12.5% |
| EUR | +12.1% |
| CAD | +12.1% |
| ZAR | +12.0% |
| TRY | +11.9% |
| CHF | +11.9% |
| PKR | +11.0% |
| AUD | +9.7% |
| INR | +9.7% |
| CNY | +8.9% |
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 2026
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +10.6% |
| Silver | +18.4% |
| Bitcoin | −14.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −0.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.47% |
| Gold, year to date (end of February) | +20.9% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 60.6 → 56.6 |
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 February 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Feb | Jobs report (January 2026) | — | +1.3% |
| Fri 13 Feb | CPI inflation (January 2026) | — | +2.0% |
Key Events in February 2026
- Saturday, February 28United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. SourceGold: +1.2% next trading day (Mar 2)
Daily Gold Prices, February 2026
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 2Mon | $4,652.60 | −1.95% | $149.58 | ₹1,37,150 | AED 549.20 |
| Feb 3Tue | $4,935.00 | +6.07% | $158.66 | ₹1,43,187 | AED 582.53 |
| Feb 4Wed | $4,950.80 | +0.32% | $159.17 | ₹1,43,928 | AED 584.40 |
| Feb 5Thu | $4,889.50 | −1.24% | $157.20 | ₹1,41,677 | AED 577.16 |
| Feb 6Fri | $4,979.80 | +1.85% | $160.10 | ₹1,44,598 | AED 587.82 |
| Feb 9Mon | $5,079.40 | +2.00% | $163.31 | ₹1,47,936 | AED 599.58 |
| Feb 10Tue | $5,031.00 | −0.95% | $161.75 | ₹1,46,906 | AED 593.87 |
| Feb 11Wed | $5,098.50 | +1.34% | $163.92 | ₹1,48,492 | AED 601.83 |
| Feb 12Thu | $4,948.40 | −2.94% | $159.09 | ₹1,44,356 | AED 584.12 |
| Feb 13Fri | $5,046.30 | +1.98% | $162.24 | ₹1,46,933 | AED 595.67 |
| Feb 17Tue | $4,905.90 | −2.78% | $157.73 | ₹1,43,191 | AED 579.10 |
| Feb 18Wed | $5,009.50 | +2.11% | $161.06 | ₹1,45,962 | AED 591.33 |
| Feb 19Thu | $4,997.40 | −0.24% | $160.67 | ₹1,45,878 | AED 589.90 |
| Feb 20Fri | $5,080.90 | +1.67% | $163.35 | ₹1,48,720 | AED 599.76 |
| Feb 23Mon | $5,225.60 | +2.85% | $168.01 | ₹1,52,427 | AED 616.84 |
| Feb 24Tue | $5,176.30 | −0.94% | $166.42 | ₹1,51,477 | AED 611.02 |
| Feb 25Wed | $5,226.20 | +0.96% | $168.03 | ₹1,52,766 | AED 616.91 |
| Feb 26Thu | $5,194.20 | −0.61% | $167.00 | ₹1,51,886 | AED 613.13 |
| Feb 27Fri | $5,247.90 | +1.03% | $168.72 | ₹1,53,551 | AED 619.47 |
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 2026: FAQ
What was the price of gold in February 2026?
Gold traded between $4,652.60 and $5,247.90 per troy ounce (daily closes) in February 2026, averaging $5,035.54. It closed the month at $5,247.90.
How much did gold go up in February 2026?
Gold rose 10.6%, from $4,745.10 to $5,247.90. The biggest daily rise was +6.1% on February 3, 2026 and the biggest fall −2.9% on February 12, 2026.
What was the gold price on February 2, 2026?
Gold closed at $4,652.60 per troy ounce on February 2, 2026, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹1,37,150.
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 2026?
Gold rose 9.7% in Indian rupee terms in February 2026, compared with +10.6% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in February 2026?
Yes. Gold was +10.6% for the month, against −0.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did gold react to the Fed and US data in February 2026?
Of 2 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the CPI inflation (January 2026) on 13 February: +2.0%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
Did gold keep up with inflation in February 2026?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.47% in February, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +10.1%.
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