Dow Jones in 1983
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.3% in 1983, from 1,046.54 at the end of 1982 to 1,258.64. Its highest close was 1,287.20 on Nov 29 — a record that stood until January 29, 1985, and its lowest 1,027.04 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.2% on Jan 24 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Jul 20. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 15.9%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1983
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1983
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, January 6 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 30 record closing highs this year, at 1,070.92.
- 2
Monday, January 24 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.2%.
- 3
Wednesday, July 20 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.6%.
- 4
Tuesday, November 29 From the dataLast record close of the year: 1,287.20.
Biggest days of 1983
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 | +2.6% | Jan 24 | −2.2% |
| Jan 6 | +2.5% | Mar 8 | −1.9% |
| Jan 27 | +2.5% | Jan 3 | −1.9% |
| Feb 24 | +2.3% | May 2 | −1.8% |
| Jun 13 | +2.0% | Aug 8 | −1.7% |
Volatility: 14.0% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,075.70 | +2.8% |
| Feb | 1,112.62 | +3.4% |
| Mar | 1,130.03 | +1.6% |
| Apr | 1,226.20 | +8.5% |
| May | 1,199.98 | −2.1% |
| Jun | 1,221.96 | +1.8% |
| Jul | 1,199.22 | −1.9% |
| Aug | 1,216.16 | +1.4% |
| Sep | 1,233.13 | +1.4% |
| Oct | 1,225.20 | −0.6% |
| Nov | 1,276.02 | +4.1% |
| Dec | 1,258.64 | −1.4% |
Other Markets in 1983
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +20.3% | 1,258.64 |
| S&P 500 in 1983 | +17.3% | 164.93 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 1983 | +19.9% | 278.60 |
| Gold in 1983 | −16.3% | $382.40 |
| Silver in 1983 | −18.0% | $8.91 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1983 | +1.46 pp | 11.82% |
Dow Jones in 1983: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1983?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.3% in 1983, from 1,046.54 at the end of 1982 to 1,258.64. Its highest close was 1,287.20 on Nov 29 — a record that stood until January 29, 1985, and its lowest 1,027.04 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.2% on Jan 24 and the biggest rise +2.6% on Jul 20. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 15.9%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1983?
Highest: 1,287.20 on November 29, 1983. Lowest: 1,027.04 on January 3, 1983. It closed higher on 136 of 253 trading days.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1983?
Yes — 30 record closing highs, the last at 1,287.20 on November 29, 1983.
Data: Daily closes since 26 May 1896. Saturday sessions were held until 1952. The NYSE was closed from 31 Jul to 11 Dec 1914. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.
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