Gold Price in October 2001
In October 2001, gold fell 4.4%, from $292.40 at the end of September to $279.50 per troy ounce on October 31, 2001. The highest close was $292.40 on October 8, 2001, the lowest $275.50 on October 22, 2001, and the average over 23 trading days was $283.38. Today's price is 1,378.2% higher than the October 2001 close.
Gold price chart, October 2001
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, October 2001
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Mon | $292.20 | −0.07% | $9.39 |
| Oct 2Tue | $289.90 | −0.79% | $9.32 |
| Oct 3Wed | $290.50 | +0.21% | $9.34 |
| Oct 4Thu | $290.50 | 0.00% | $9.34 |
| Oct 5Fri | $291.40 | +0.31% | $9.37 |
| Oct 8Mon | $292.40 | +0.34% | $9.40 |
| Oct 9Tue | $288.90 | −1.20% | $9.29 |
| Oct 10Wed | $285.70 | −1.11% | $9.19 |
| Oct 11Thu | $281.80 | −1.37% | $9.06 |
| Oct 12Fri | $284.90 | +1.10% | $9.16 |
| Oct 15Mon | $282.10 | −0.98% | $9.07 |
| Oct 16Tue | $282.30 | +0.07% | $9.08 |
| Oct 17Wed | $283.40 | +0.39% | $9.11 |
| Oct 18Thu | $279.20 | −1.48% | $8.98 |
| Oct 19Fri | $280.10 | +0.32% | $9.01 |
| Oct 22Mon | $275.50 | −1.64% | $8.86 |
| Oct 23Tue | $276.10 | +0.22% | $8.88 |
| Oct 24Wed | $275.90 | −0.07% | $8.87 |
| Oct 25Thu | $277.80 | +0.69% | $8.93 |
| Oct 26Fri | $277.90 | +0.04% | $8.93 |
| Oct 29Mon | $279.10 | +0.43% | $8.97 |
| Oct 30Tue | $280.60 | +0.54% | $9.02 |
| Oct 31Wed | $279.50 | −0.39% | $8.99 |
How October usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%.
Gold in October 2001: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2001?
Gold traded between $275.50 and $292.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2001, averaging $283.38. It closed the month at $279.50.
How much did gold go down in October 2001?
Gold fell 4.4%, from $292.40 to $279.50. The biggest daily rise was +1.1% on October 12, 2001 and the biggest fall −1.6% on October 22, 2001.
What was the gold price on October 1, 2001?
Gold closed at $292.20 per troy ounce on October 1, 2001, the first trading day of the month.
Is October usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.