Gold in March: Every March Since 1971
Gold has risen in 29 of 56 Marchs since 1971 (52%, against 55% for all months), with an average change of −0.2% and a median of +0.1%. Its best March was 1985 (+14.4%) and its worst 1980 (−22.4%). March ranks 11 of 12 by average change.
Gold in every March, 1971–2026
% change in the monthWhat happens in April after March
How often April rose after gold ended March higher or lower, compared with all months (55% rose).
After a higher March
InconclusiveAfter gold ends March higher, April has risen 62% of the time since 1971 (18 of 29), against 55% for all months, with an average change of +1.3% and a median of +1.5%: a difference, but too few cases to rule out chance.
After a lower March
InconclusiveAfter gold ends March lower, April has risen 41% of the time since 1971 (11 of 27), against 55% for all months, with an average change of −0.1% and a median of −0.4%: a difference, but too few cases to rule out chance.
"Momentum" or "rebound" only when the share differs from all months by at least 5 percentage points, with at least 20 cases, and by more than chance would explain (95% confidence); otherwise "inconclusive". With one month a year, most single-month differences are within chance. The same figures for every month together: gold seasonality.
Gold in March, Year by Year
Month-end close and the change in March, with April next to it.
| Year | Close, end of March | March | April after |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,648 | −11.4% | −0.4% |
| 2025 | $3,123 | +9.6% | +6.3% |
| 2024 | $2,217 | +7.9% | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $1,969 | +7.2% | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $1,949 | +2.6% | −1.9% |
| 2021 | $1,714 | −0.9% | +3.1% |
| 2020 | $1,583 | +1.2% | +6.4% |
| 2019 | $1,293 | −1.5% | −0.8% |
| 2018 | $1,323 | +0.6% | −0.5% |
| 2017 | $1,249 | +0.1% | +1.5% |
| 2016 | $1,236 | +0.1% | +4.4% |
| 2015 | $1,183 | −2.5% | −0.1% |
| 2014 | $1,284 | −2.9% | +0.9% |
| 2013 | $1,598 | +0.6% | −8.1% |
| 2012 | $1,663 | −6.1% | −0.7% |
| 2011 | $1,439 | +2.0% | +6.7% |
| 2010 | $1,116 | +0.7% | +5.7% |
| 2009 | $917 | −3.7% | −3.6% |
| 2008 | $934 | −3.9% | −6.7% |
| 2007 | $662 | −0.4% | +2.3% |
| 2006 | $582 | +4.7% | +10.7% |
| 2005 | $428 | −1.8% | +1.9% |
| 2004 | $424 | +7.0% | −8.3% |
| 2003 | $335 | −3.6% | +0.6% |
| 2002 | $301 | +1.5% | +2.3% |
| 2001 | $258 | −3.4% | +2.1% |
| 2000 | $277 | −5.8% | −0.6% |
| 1999 | $279 | −2.6% | +2.6% |
| 1998 | $301 | +1.2% | +3.2% |
| 1997 | $348 | −2.9% | −2.3% |
| 1996 | $396 | −1.1% | −1.3% |
| 1995 | $392 | +4.1% | −0.6% |
| 1994 | $389 | +2.0% | −3.3% |
| 1993 | $338 | +3.1% | +4.9% |
| 1992 | $342 | −3.2% | −1.6% |
| 1991 | $356 | −1.9% | +0.6% |
| 1990 | $369 | −9.6% | −0.2% |
| 1989 | $383 | −1.0% | −1.5% |
| 1988 | $457 | +7.2% | −1.7% |
| 1987 | $421 | +3.7% | +7.7% |
| 1986 | $344 | +1.7% | +0.5% |
| 1985 | $329 | +14.4% | −2.4% |
| 1984 | $389 | −1.5% | −3.3% |
| 1983 | $415 | +1.5% | +3.5% |
| 1982 | $320 | −11.7% | +12.9% |
| 1981 | $514 | +5.1% | −6.0% |
| 1980 | $495 | −22.4% | +4.8% |
| 1979 | $240 | −4.5% | +2.2% |
| 1978 | $182 | −0.4% | −5.9% |
| 1977 | $149 | +4.3% | −1.1% |
| 1976 | $130 | −2.0% | −0.9% |
| 1975 | $177 | −2.5% | −5.8% |
| 1974 | $173 | +6.5% | −2.2% |
| 1973 | $89.25 | +5.0% | +1.1% |
| 1972 | $48.38 | +0.4% | +2.5% |
| 1971 | $38.88 | +0.2% | +2.1% |
In the calendar in March
- Canada's RRSP contribution deadline is the 60th day of the year (about 1 March): gold on every RRSP deadline
- Quarter-end on 31 March.
- Gudi Padwa falls in March or April.
Events that fall in the month; they do not explain any single year's move.
Gold by Month
Gold in March: FAQ
Is March a good month for gold?
Gold has risen in 52% of Marchs since 1971 (29 of 56), against 55% for all months, with an average change of −0.2%. March ranks 11 of 12 months by average change. In the last 10 years it rose 7 times. Seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
What was gold's best March?
1985, when gold rose 14.4%. The worst was 1980 (−22.4%).
What happens to gold in April after a higher March?
After gold ends March higher, April has risen 62% of the time since 1971 (18 of 29), against 55% for all months, with an average change of +1.3% and a median of +1.5%: a difference, but too few cases to rule out chance.
What happens to gold in April after a lower March?
After gold ends March lower, April has risen 41% of the time since 1971 (11 of 27), against 55% for all months, with an average change of −0.1% and a median of −0.4%: a difference, but too few cases to rule out chance.
History, not advice: past monthly patterns do not predict any single month. Data to 26 October 2026.
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