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Gold Price in September 2001

In September 2001, gold rose 6.6%, from $274.40 at the end of August to $292.40 per troy ounce on September 28, 2001. The highest close was $293.30 on September 26, 2001, the lowest $271.60 on September 4, 2001, and the average over 16 trading days was $284.96. Today's price is 1,282.4% higher than the September 2001 close.

End of August
$274.40
Month-end close
$292.40
Sep 28
Change
+6.6%
High
$293.30
Sep 26
Low
$271.60
Sep 4
Average
$284.96
16 trading days

Gold price chart, September 2001

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$270$282$295Aug 31Sep 6Sep 10Sep 18Sep 21Sep 25Sep 28

Daily Gold Prices, September 2001

Closing price for every trading day.

DateClose (USD per oz)ChangeUSD per gram
Sep 4Tue$271.60−1.02% $8.73
Sep 5Wed$272.00+0.15% $8.75
Sep 6Thu$273.00+0.37% $8.78
Sep 7Fri$273.10+0.04% $8.78
Sep 10Mon$271.60−0.55% $8.73
Sep 14Fri$290.20+6.85% $9.33
Sep 17Mon$289.80−0.14% $9.32
Sep 18Tue$288.10−0.59% $9.26
Sep 19Wed$291.50+1.18% $9.37
Sep 20Thu$289.00−0.86% $9.29
Sep 21Fri$291.90+1.00% $9.38
Sep 24Mon$289.70−0.75% $9.31
Sep 25Tue$290.50+0.28% $9.34
Sep 26Wed$293.30+0.96% $9.43
Sep 27Thu$291.70−0.55% $9.38
Sep 28Fri$292.40+0.24% $9.40
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely.

How September usually goes for gold

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in September 8 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −2.0%.

Gold in September 2001: FAQ

What was the price of gold in September 2001?

Gold traded between $271.60 and $293.30 per troy ounce (daily closes) in September 2001, averaging $284.96. It closed the month at $292.40.

How much did gold go up in September 2001?

Gold rose 6.6%, from $274.40 to $292.40. The biggest daily rise was +6.8% on September 14, 2001 and the biggest fall −1.0% on September 4, 2001.

What was the gold price on September 4, 2001?

Gold closed at $271.60 per troy ounce on September 4, 2001, the first trading day of the month.

Is September usually a good month for gold?

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in September 8 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −2.0%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.