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Gold Price in August 2000

In August 2000, gold rose 1.6%, from $273.90 on August 30, 2000 to $278.30 per troy ounce on August 31, 2000. The highest close was $278.30 on August 31, 2000, the lowest $273.90 on August 30, 2000, and the average over 2 trading days was $276.10. Today's price is 1,384.9% higher than the August 2000 close.

First close
$273.90
Month-end close
$278.30
Aug 31
Change
+1.6%
High
$278.30
Aug 31
Low
$273.90
Aug 30
Average
$276.10
2 trading days

Gold price chart, August 2000

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$274$276$279Aug 30Aug 30Aug 30Aug 31Aug 31Aug 31Aug 31

Daily Gold Prices, August 2000

Closing price for every trading day.

DateClose (USD per oz)ChangeUSD per gram
Aug 30Wed$273.90— $8.81
Aug 31Thu$278.30+1.61% $8.95
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely.

How August usually goes for gold

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%.

Gold in August 2000: FAQ

What was the price of gold in August 2000?

Gold traded between $273.90 and $278.30 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2000, averaging $276.10. It closed the month at $278.30.

How much did gold go up in August 2000?

Gold rose 1.6%, from $273.90 to $278.30. The biggest daily rise was +1.6% on August 31, 2000 and the biggest fall +1.6% on August 31, 2000.

What was the gold price on August 30, 2000?

Gold closed at $273.90 per troy ounce on August 30, 2000, the first trading day of the month.

Is August usually a good month for gold?

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.