Gold Price in 2000
In 2000, gold fell 0.7% (from August 30, 2000, when this data series starts), closing the year at $272.00 per troy ounce, compared with $273.90 at the start. The highest close was $278.40 on September 27, 2000 and the lowest $263.90 on November 1, 2000; the average for the year was $270.28. Today's price is 1,423.7% above the 2000 close.
Gold price chart, 2000
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2000
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | $278.30 | $278.30 | $273.90 | +1.6% |
| September | $273.60 | $278.40 | $269.00 | −1.7% |
| October | $264.90 | $276.40 | $264.30 | −3.2% |
| November | $270.10 | $270.10 | $263.90 | +2.0% |
| December | $272.00 | $275.20 | $268.60 | +0.7% |
Gold in 2000: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2000?
Gold traded between $263.90 and $278.40 per troy ounce in 2000 (daily closes), averaging $270.28. It closed the year at $272.00.
How much did gold go down in 2000?
Gold fell 0.7% in 2000, from $273.90 to $272.00 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2000?
The highest daily close in 2000 was $278.40 per troy ounce on September 27, 2000.
What was the best month for gold in 2000?
November (+2.0%). The weakest was October (−3.2%).
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV (free to use with a link to this site).