Gold Price in January 2001
In January 2001, gold fell 2.4%, from $272.00 at the end of December to $265.60 per troy ounce on January 31, 2001. The highest close was $268.40 on January 2, 2001, the lowest $262.80 on January 26, 2001, and the average over 21 trading days was $265.37. Today's price is 1,416.5% higher than the January 2001 close.
Gold price chart, January 2001
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, January 2001
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2Tue | $268.40 | −1.32% | $8.63 |
| Jan 3Wed | $268.00 | −0.15% | $8.62 |
| Jan 4Thu | $267.30 | −0.26% | $8.59 |
| Jan 5Fri | $268.00 | +0.26% | $8.62 |
| Jan 8Mon | $268.00 | 0.00% | $8.62 |
| Jan 9Tue | $267.50 | −0.19% | $8.60 |
| Jan 10Wed | $264.70 | −1.05% | $8.51 |
| Jan 11Thu | $264.00 | −0.26% | $8.49 |
| Jan 12Fri | $263.90 | −0.04% | $8.48 |
| Jan 16Tue | $263.30 | −0.23% | $8.47 |
| Jan 17Wed | $263.20 | −0.04% | $8.46 |
| Jan 18Thu | $264.20 | +0.38% | $8.49 |
| Jan 19Fri | $264.30 | +0.04% | $8.50 |
| Jan 22Mon | $266.40 | +0.79% | $8.56 |
| Jan 23Tue | $266.10 | −0.11% | $8.56 |
| Jan 24Wed | $264.30 | −0.68% | $8.50 |
| Jan 25Thu | $264.50 | +0.08% | $8.50 |
| Jan 26Fri | $262.80 | −0.64% | $8.45 |
| Jan 29Mon | $262.80 | 0.00% | $8.45 |
| Jan 30Tue | $265.50 | +1.03% | $8.54 |
| Jan 31Wed | $265.60 | +0.04% | $8.54 |
How January usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%.
Gold in January 2001: FAQ
What was the price of gold in January 2001?
Gold traded between $262.80 and $268.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2001, averaging $265.37. It closed the month at $265.60.
How much did gold go down in January 2001?
Gold fell 2.4%, from $272.00 to $265.60. The biggest daily rise was +1.0% on January 30, 2001 and the biggest fall −1.3% on January 2, 2001.
What was the gold price on January 2, 2001?
Gold closed at $268.40 per troy ounce on January 2, 2001, the first trading day of the month.
Is January usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.