S&P 500 in 1983
The S&P 500 rose 17.3% in 1983, from 140.64 at the end of 1982 to 164.93. Its highest close was 172.65 on Oct 10 — a record that stood until January 21, 1985, and its lowest 138.34 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.7% on Jan 24 and the biggest rise +2.7% on Jul 20. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.0%.
S&P 500, daily closes 1983
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1983
What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Thursday, January 6 From the dataS&P 500 sets the first of 29 record closing highs this year, at 145.27.
- 2
Monday, January 24 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.7%.
- 3
Wednesday, July 20 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.7%.
- 4
Monday, October 10 From the dataLast record close of the year: 172.65.
Biggest days of 1983
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 | +2.7% | Jan 24 | −2.7% |
| Jan 6 | +2.3% | Jul 27 | −1.7% |
| Jan 4 | +2.2% | Feb 22 | −1.7% |
| Jan 27 | +1.9% | Jan 21 | −1.7% |
| Feb 24 | +1.9% | Jun 28 | −1.7% |
Volatility: 13.3% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 145.30 | +3.3% |
| Feb | 148.06 | +1.9% |
| Mar | 152.96 | +3.3% |
| Apr | 164.43 | +7.5% |
| May | 162.39 | −1.2% |
| Jun | 167.64 | +3.2% |
| Jul | 162.56 | −3.0% |
| Aug | 164.40 | +1.1% |
| Sep | 166.07 | +1.0% |
| Oct | 163.55 | −1.5% |
| Nov | 166.40 | +1.7% |
| Dec | 164.93 | −0.9% |
Other Markets in 1983
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | +17.3% | 164.93 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1983 | +20.3% | 1,258.64 |
| 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% |
S&P 500 in 1983: FAQ
How much did the S&P 500 rise in 1983?
The S&P 500 rose 17.3% in 1983, from 140.64 at the end of 1982 to 164.93. Its highest close was 172.65 on Oct 10 — a record that stood until January 21, 1985, and its lowest 138.34 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.7% on Jan 24 and the biggest rise +2.7% on Jul 20. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.0%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 1983?
Highest: 172.65 on October 10, 1983. Lowest: 138.34 on January 3, 1983. It closed higher on 137 of 253 trading days.
Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 1983?
Yes — 29 record closing highs, the last at 172.65 on October 10, 1983.
Data: Daily closes since 1950 (price index, excluding dividends). 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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@misc{corgano2026sp500in1983, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {S&P 500 in 1983}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/market-history/sp-500/1983}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}