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Gold Price in April 2002

In April 2002, gold rose 2.1%, from $302.60 at the end of March to $308.90 per troy ounce on April 30, 2002. The highest close was $311.60 on April 26, 2002, the lowest $298.80 on April 9, 2002, and the average over 22 trading days was $303.50. Today's price is 1,237.6% higher than the April 2002 close.

End of March
$302.60
Month-end close
$308.90
Apr 30
Change
+2.1%
High
$311.60
Apr 26
Low
$298.80
Apr 9
Average
$303.50
22 trading days

Gold price chart, April 2002

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$298$305$313Mar 28Apr 4Apr 9Apr 15Apr 19Apr 24Apr 30

Daily Gold Prices, April 2002

Closing price for every trading day.

DateClose (USD per oz)ChangeUSD per gram
Apr 1Mon$303.20+0.20% $9.75
Apr 2Tue$305.90+0.89% $9.83
Apr 3Wed$302.60−1.08% $9.73
Apr 4Thu$301.10−0.50% $9.68
Apr 5Fri$300.10−0.33% $9.65
Apr 8Mon$300.50+0.13% $9.66
Apr 9Tue$298.80−0.57% $9.61
Apr 10Wed$301.70+0.97% $9.70
Apr 11Thu$302.20+0.17% $9.72
Apr 12Fri$302.10−0.03% $9.71
Apr 15Mon$300.00−0.70% $9.65
Apr 16Tue$298.80−0.40% $9.61
Apr 17Wed$302.10+1.10% $9.71
Apr 18Thu$304.50+0.79% $9.79
Apr 19Fri$302.30−0.72% $9.72
Apr 22Mon$303.00+0.23% $9.74
Apr 23Tue$304.00+0.33% $9.77
Apr 24Wed$304.30+0.10% $9.78
Apr 25Thu$308.10+1.25% $9.91
Apr 26Fri$311.60+1.14% $10.02
Apr 29Mon$311.20−0.13% $10.01
Apr 30Tue$308.90−0.74% $9.93
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely.

How April usually goes for gold

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.8% and a median of +1.5%.

Gold in April 2002: FAQ

What was the price of gold in April 2002?

Gold traded between $298.80 and $311.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2002, averaging $303.50. It closed the month at $308.90.

How much did gold go up in April 2002?

Gold rose 2.1%, from $302.60 to $308.90. The biggest daily rise was +1.2% on April 25, 2002 and the biggest fall −1.1% on April 3, 2002.

What was the gold price on April 1, 2002?

Gold closed at $303.20 per troy ounce on April 1, 2002, the first trading day of the month.

Is April usually a good month for gold?

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.8% and a median of +1.5%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.