Dow Jones in 1992
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.2% in 1992, from 3,168.83 at the end of 1991 to 3,301.11. Its highest close was 3,413.21 on Jun 1 — a record that stood until February 4, 1993, and its lowest 3,136.58 on Oct 9. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Apr 7 and the biggest rise +2.1% on Sep 14. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 1.2%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 1992
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1992
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, January 2 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 3,172.41.
- 2
Tuesday, April 7 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −1.9%.
- 3
Monday, June 1 From the dataLast record close of the year: 3,413.21.
- 4
Monday, September 14 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.1%.
Biggest days of 1992
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 | +2.1% | Apr 7 | −1.9% |
| Jan 14 | +1.9% | Oct 2 | −1.7% |
| Jul 28 | +1.6% | Aug 21 | −1.5% |
| Feb 20 | +1.6% | Sep 15 | −1.4% |
| Apr 15 | +1.4% | Jan 29 | −1.4% |
Volatility: 10.3% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3,223.39 | +1.7% |
| Feb | 3,267.67 | +1.4% |
| Mar | 3,235.47 | −1.0% |
| Apr | 3,359.12 | +3.8% |
| May | 3,396.88 | +1.1% |
| Jun | 3,318.52 | −2.3% |
| Jul | 3,393.78 | +2.3% |
| Aug | 3,257.35 | −4.0% |
| Sep | 3,271.66 | +0.4% |
| Oct | 3,226.28 | −1.4% |
| Nov | 3,305.16 | +2.4% |
| Dec | 3,301.11 | −0.1% |
Other Markets in 1992
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +4.2% | 3,301.11 |
| S&P 500 in 1992 | +4.5% | 435.71 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 1992 | +15.5% | 676.95 |
| Russell 2000 in 1992 | +16.4% | 221.01 |
| Nikkei 225 in 1992 | −26.4% | 16,925.00 |
| Gold in 1992 | −5.7% | $332.90 |
| Silver in 1992 | −4.9% | $3.67 |
| WTI crude oil in 1992 | +1.8% | $19.49 |
| Brent crude oil in 1992 | +0.6% | $17.85 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1992 | −0.01 pp | 6.70% |
Dow Jones in 1992: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1992?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.2% in 1992, from 3,168.83 at the end of 1991 to 3,301.11. Its highest close was 3,413.21 on Jun 1 — a record that stood until February 4, 1993, and its lowest 3,136.58 on Oct 9. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Apr 7 and the biggest rise +2.1% on Sep 14. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 1.2%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1992?
Highest: 3,413.21 on June 1, 1992. Lowest: 3,136.58 on October 9, 1992. It closed higher on 128 of 254 trading days.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1992?
Yes — 22 record closing highs, the last at 3,413.21 on June 1, 1992.
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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