Gold Price in August 2001
In August 2001, gold rose 3.1%, from $266.20 at the end of July to $274.40 per troy ounce on August 31, 2001. The highest close was $279.30 on August 17, 2001, the lowest $267.10 on August 6, 2001, and the average over 23 trading days was $272.90. Today's price is 1,371.9% higher than the August 2001 close.
Gold price chart, August 2001
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, August 2001
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Wed | $267.40 | +0.45% | $8.60 |
| Aug 2Thu | $267.40 | 0.00% | $8.60 |
| Aug 3Fri | $267.90 | +0.19% | $8.61 |
| Aug 6Mon | $267.10 | −0.30% | $8.59 |
| Aug 7Tue | $267.20 | +0.04% | $8.59 |
| Aug 8Wed | $267.90 | +0.26% | $8.61 |
| Aug 9Thu | $273.40 | +2.05% | $8.79 |
| Aug 10Fri | $273.90 | +0.18% | $8.81 |
| Aug 13Mon | $275.70 | +0.66% | $8.86 |
| Aug 14Tue | $276.30 | +0.22% | $8.88 |
| Aug 15Wed | $275.70 | −0.22% | $8.86 |
| Aug 16Thu | $275.20 | −0.18% | $8.85 |
| Aug 17Fri | $279.30 | +1.49% | $8.98 |
| Aug 20Mon | $276.10 | −1.15% | $8.88 |
| Aug 21Tue | $275.00 | −0.40% | $8.84 |
| Aug 22Wed | $274.90 | −0.04% | $8.84 |
| Aug 23Thu | $275.30 | +0.15% | $8.85 |
| Aug 24Fri | $272.50 | −1.02% | $8.76 |
| Aug 27Mon | $272.60 | +0.04% | $8.76 |
| Aug 28Tue | $272.30 | −0.11% | $8.75 |
| Aug 29Wed | $273.70 | +0.51% | $8.80 |
| Aug 30Thu | $275.40 | +0.62% | $8.85 |
| Aug 31Fri | $274.40 | −0.36% | $8.82 |
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 2001: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2001?
Gold traded between $267.10 and $279.30 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2001, averaging $272.90. It closed the month at $274.40.
How much did gold go up in August 2001?
Gold rose 3.1%, from $266.20 to $274.40. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on August 9, 2001 and the biggest fall −1.1% on August 20, 2001.
What was the gold price on August 1, 2001?
Gold closed at $267.40 per troy ounce on August 1, 2001, 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.