Gold Price in August 2003
In August 2003, gold rose 6.1%, from $354.00 at the end of July to $375.70 per troy ounce on August 29, 2003. The highest close was $375.70 on August 29, 2003, the lowest $346.10 on August 1, 2003, and the average over 21 trading days was $360.58. Today's price is 975.9% higher than the August 2003 close.
Gold price chart, August 2003
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, August 2003
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Fri | $346.10 | −2.23% | $11.13 |
| Aug 4Mon | $349.20 | +0.90% | $11.23 |
| Aug 5Tue | $349.60 | +0.11% | $11.24 |
| Aug 6Wed | $350.80 | +0.34% | $11.28 |
| Aug 7Thu | $352.50 | +0.48% | $11.33 |
| Aug 8Fri | $356.30 | +1.08% | $11.46 |
| Aug 11Mon | $361.70 | +1.52% | $11.63 |
| Aug 12Tue | $358.50 | −0.88% | $11.53 |
| Aug 13Wed | $362.10 | +1.00% | $11.64 |
| Aug 14Thu | $366.00 | +1.08% | $11.77 |
| Aug 15Fri | $363.20 | −0.77% | $11.68 |
| Aug 18Mon | $358.40 | −1.32% | $11.52 |
| Aug 19Tue | $361.60 | +0.89% | $11.63 |
| Aug 20Wed | $365.60 | +1.11% | $11.75 |
| Aug 21Thu | $360.60 | −1.37% | $11.59 |
| Aug 22Fri | $363.10 | +0.69% | $11.67 |
| Aug 25Mon | $361.30 | −0.50% | $11.62 |
| Aug 26Tue | $365.80 | +1.25% | $11.76 |
| Aug 27Wed | $373.50 | +2.10% | $12.01 |
| Aug 28Thu | $370.50 | −0.80% | $11.91 |
| Aug 29Fri | $375.70 | +1.40% | $12.08 |
How August usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%.
Gold in August 2003: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2003?
Gold traded between $346.10 and $375.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2003, averaging $360.58. It closed the month at $375.70.
How much did gold go up in August 2003?
Gold rose 6.1%, from $354.00 to $375.70. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on August 27, 2003 and the biggest fall −2.2% on August 1, 2003.
What was the gold price on August 1, 2003?
Gold closed at $346.10 per troy ounce on August 1, 2003, the first trading day of the month.
Is August usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.