Brent Oil Price in 2013
The brent oil price rose 0.0% in 2013, from $110.80 at the end of 2012 to $110.80. Its highest close was $118.90 on Feb 8, and its lowest $96.84 on Apr 17. The biggest one-day fall was −3.1% on May 1 and the biggest rise +4.3% on May 3. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 1.5%.
Brent Oil Price, daily closes 2013
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2013
What happened, and how the Brent oil moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Monday, March 25Cyprus agrees a 10 billion euro international bailout that closes Laiki Bank and imposes losses on uninsured deposits. SourceBrent oil: +0.1% that day · −6.8% a month later
- 2
Wednesday, May 1 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −3.1%.
- 3
Friday, May 3 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +4.3%.
Biggest days of 2013
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | +4.3% | May 1 | −3.1% |
| May 16 | +2.7% | Apr 12 | −2.9% |
| Aug 27 | +2.7% | Nov 1 | −2.7% |
| Oct 28 | +2.5% | Sep 10 | −2.7% |
| May 28 | +2.5% | Jun 20 | −2.7% |
Volatility: 17.9% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $115.55 | +4.3% |
| Feb | $112.20 | −2.9% |
| Mar | $108.46 | −3.3% |
| Apr | $101.53 | −6.4% |
| May | $100.43 | −1.1% |
| Jun | $102.49 | +2.1% |
| Jul | $107.89 | +5.3% |
| Aug | $115.97 | +7.5% |
| Sep | $107.85 | −7.0% |
| Oct | $108.84 | +0.9% |
| Nov | $109.69 | +0.8% |
| Dec | $110.80 | +1.0% |
Other Markets in 2013
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Oil Price | 0.0% | $110.80 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2013 | +26.5% | 16,576.66 |
| S&P 500 in 2013 | +29.6% | 1,848.36 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2013 | +38.3% | 4,176.59 |
| Russell 2000 in 2013 | +37.0% | 1,163.64 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2013 | +56.7% | 16,291.31 |
| Gold in 2013 | −27.5% | $1,202.30 |
| Silver in 2013 | −35.3% | $19.37 |
| WTI crude oil in 2013 | +6.9% | $98.17 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2013 | +1.26 pp | 3.04% |
Brent Oil Price in 2013: FAQ
How much did the brent oil price rise in 2013?
The brent oil price rose 0.0% in 2013, from $110.80 at the end of 2012 to $110.80. Its highest close was $118.90 on Feb 8, and its lowest $96.84 on Apr 17. The biggest one-day fall was −3.1% on May 1 and the biggest rise +4.3% on May 3. Adjusted for inflation, it lost 1.5%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the brent oil price in 2013?
Highest: $118.90 on February 8, 2013. Lowest: $96.84 on April 17, 2013. It closed higher on 133 of 250 trading days.
What happened to the brent oil price on March 25, 2013?
Cyprus agrees a 10 billion euro international bailout that closes Laiki Bank and imposes losses on uninsured deposits. The brent oil price rose 0.1% that day, and was −6.8% a month later.
Data: Europe Brent spot price (EIA) from 1987, ICE Brent futures closes after that. 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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@misc{corgano2026brentoilpricein, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Brent Oil Price in 2013}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/market-history/oil-brent/2013}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}