Nikkei 225 in 1984
The Nikkei 225 rose 16.7% in 1984, from 9,893.82 at the end of 1983 to 11,543. Its highest close was 11,560 on Dec 6 — a record that stood until January 7, 1985, and its lowest 9,703.00 on Jul 23. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on May 17 and the biggest rise +2.3% on May 24.
Nikkei 225, daily closes 1984
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1984
What happened, and how the Nikkei 225 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, January 4 From the dataNikkei 225 sets the first of 31 record closing highs this year, at 9,927.00.
- 2
Tuesday, January 10 From the dataNikkei 225 closes above 10,000 for the first time (10,016).
- 3
Thursday, May 17 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.6%.
- 4
Thursday, May 24 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.3%.
- 5
Wednesday, May 30Japan-US Yen-Dollar Committee report on Japanese financial liberalization is published. SourceNikkei 225: −0.2% that day · +1.4% a month later
- 6
Tuesday, November 6Ronald Reagan is re-elected US president. SourceNikkei 225: −0.7% that day · +1.5% a month later
- 7
Thursday, December 6 From the dataLast record close of the year: 11,560.
Biggest days of 1984
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24 | +2.3% | May 17 | −2.6% |
| Jun 4 | +2.2% | May 14 | −2.5% |
| Oct 22 | +2.1% | Jul 23 | −2.4% |
| Aug 6 | +1.9% | May 18 | −2.1% |
| Mar 28 | +1.6% | May 31 | −2.0% |
Volatility: 11.8% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10,196 | +3.1% |
| Feb | 10,031 | −1.6% |
| Mar | 10,929 | +9.0% |
| Apr | 10,981 | +0.5% |
| May | 9,940.00 | −9.5% |
| Jun | 10,378 | +4.4% |
| Jul | 9,999.00 | −3.7% |
| Aug | 10,584 | +5.9% |
| Sep | 10,649 | +0.6% |
| Oct | 11,253 | +5.7% |
| Nov | 11,429 | +1.6% |
| Dec | 11,543 | +1.0% |
Other Markets in 1984
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | +16.7% | 11,543 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1984 | −3.7% | 1,211.57 |
| S&P 500 in 1984 | +1.4% | 167.24 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 1984 | −11.3% | 247.10 |
| Gold in 1984 | −19.4% | $308.30 |
| Silver in 1984 | −29.4% | $6.29 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1984 | −0.27 pp | 11.55% |
Nikkei 225 in 1984: FAQ
How much did the Nikkei 225 rise in 1984?
The Nikkei 225 rose 16.7% in 1984, from 9,893.82 at the end of 1983 to 11,543. Its highest close was 11,560 on Dec 6 — a record that stood until January 7, 1985, and its lowest 9,703.00 on Jul 23. The biggest one-day fall was −2.6% on May 17 and the biggest rise +2.3% on May 24.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Nikkei 225 in 1984?
Highest: 11,560 on December 6, 1984. Lowest: 9,703.00 on July 23, 1984. It closed higher on 147 of 251 trading days.
What happened to the Nikkei 225 on November 6, 1984?
Ronald Reagan is re-elected US president. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.7% that day, and was +1.5% a month later.
Did the Nikkei 225 reach a record high in 1984?
Yes — 31 record closing highs, the last at 11,560 on December 6, 1984.
Data: Daily closes since Jan 1984 (Tokyo). 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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