Dow Jones in 2016
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 13.4% in 2016, from 17,425 at the end of 2015 to 19,763. Its highest close was 19,975 on Dec 20 — a record that stood until January 25, 2017, and its lowest 15,660 on Feb 11. The biggest one-day fall was −3.4% on Jun 24 and the biggest rise +2.5% on Jan 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.1%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 2016
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2016
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Friday, January 29 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.5%.
- 2
Thursday, June 23UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. SourceDow Jones: +1.3% that day · +4.4% a month later
- 3
Friday, June 24 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.4%.
- 4
Tuesday, July 12 From the dataDow Jones sets the first of 26 record closing highs this year, at 18,348.
- 5
Tuesday, November 8Donald Trump wins the US presidential election. SourceDow Jones: +0.4% that day · +7.1% a month later
- 6
Tuesday, December 20 From the dataLast record close of the year: 19,975.
Biggest days of 2016
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 | +2.5% | Jun 24 | −3.4% |
| Mar 1 | +2.1% | Jan 15 | −2.4% |
| Nov 7 | +2.1% | Jan 7 | −2.3% |
| Feb 12 | +2.0% | Jan 13 | −2.2% |
| Jan 26 | +1.8% | Sep 9 | −2.1% |
Volatility: 12.6% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16,466 | −5.5% |
| Feb | 16,517 | +0.3% |
| Mar | 17,685 | +7.1% |
| Apr | 17,774 | +0.5% |
| May | 17,787 | +0.1% |
| Jun | 17,930 | +0.8% |
| Jul | 18,432 | +2.8% |
| Aug | 18,401 | −0.2% |
| Sep | 18,308 | −0.5% |
| Oct | 18,142 | −0.9% |
| Nov | 19,124 | +5.4% |
| Dec | 19,763 | +3.3% |
Other Markets in 2016
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +13.4% | 19,763 |
| S&P 500 in 2016 | +9.5% | 2,238.83 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2016 | +7.8% | 5,440.17 |
| Russell 2000 in 2016 | +19.5% | 1,357.13 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2016 | +0.4% | 19,114.37 |
| Gold in 2016 | +8.5% | $1,150.90 |
| Silver in 2016 | +14.9% | $15.90 |
| WTI crude oil in 2016 | +45.0% | $53.72 |
| Brent crude oil in 2016 | +50.6% | $56.13 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2016 | +0.18 pp | 2.45% |
Dow Jones in 2016: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 2016?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 13.4% in 2016, from 17,425 at the end of 2015 to 19,763. Its highest close was 19,975 on Dec 20 — a record that stood until January 25, 2017, and its lowest 15,660 on Feb 11. The biggest one-day fall was −3.4% on Jun 24 and the biggest rise +2.5% on Jan 29. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 11.1%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2016?
Highest: 19,975 on December 20, 2016. Lowest: 15,660 on February 11, 2016. It closed higher on 136 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 23, 2016?
UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.3% that day, and was +4.4% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 2016?
Yes — 26 record closing highs, the last at 19,975 on December 20, 2016.
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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