Gold Price in October 2002
In October 2002, gold fell 1.8%, from $323.90 at the end of September to $318.00 per troy ounce on October 31, 2002. The highest close was $322.10 on October 4, 2002, the lowest $310.70 on October 24, 2002, and the average over 23 trading days was $316.27. Today's price is 1,199.3% higher than the October 2002 close.
Gold price chart, October 2002
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, October 2002
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Tue | $320.90 | −0.93% | $10.32 |
| Oct 2Wed | $321.50 | +0.19% | $10.34 |
| Oct 3Thu | $321.10 | −0.12% | $10.32 |
| Oct 4Fri | $322.10 | +0.31% | $10.36 |
| Oct 7Mon | $321.90 | −0.06% | $10.35 |
| Oct 8Tue | $318.20 | −1.15% | $10.23 |
| Oct 9Wed | $319.60 | +0.44% | $10.28 |
| Oct 10Thu | $316.50 | −0.97% | $10.18 |
| Oct 11Fri | $316.30 | −0.06% | $10.17 |
| Oct 14Mon | $317.80 | +0.47% | $10.22 |
| Oct 15Tue | $312.60 | −1.64% | $10.05 |
| Oct 16Wed | $314.00 | +0.45% | $10.10 |
| Oct 17Thu | $311.60 | −0.76% | $10.02 |
| Oct 18Fri | $312.70 | +0.35% | $10.05 |
| Oct 21Mon | $310.90 | −0.58% | $10.00 |
| Oct 22Tue | $313.00 | +0.68% | $10.06 |
| Oct 23Wed | $312.00 | −0.32% | $10.03 |
| Oct 24Thu | $310.70 | −0.42% | $9.99 |
| Oct 25Fri | $313.40 | +0.87% | $10.08 |
| Oct 28Mon | $315.20 | +0.57% | $10.13 |
| Oct 29Tue | $317.70 | +0.79% | $10.21 |
| Oct 30Wed | $316.50 | −0.38% | $10.18 |
| Oct 31Thu | $318.00 | +0.47% | $10.22 |
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 2002: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2002?
Gold traded between $310.70 and $322.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2002, averaging $316.27. It closed the month at $318.00.
How much did gold go down in October 2002?
Gold fell 1.8%, from $323.90 to $318.00. The biggest daily rise was +0.9% on October 25, 2002 and the biggest fall −1.6% on October 15, 2002.
What was the gold price on October 1, 2002?
Gold closed at $320.90 per troy ounce on October 1, 2002, 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.