Gold Price in December 2003
In December 2003, gold rose 4.8%, from $396.80 at the end of November to $415.70 per troy ounce on December 31, 2003. The highest close was $416.90 on December 30, 2003, the lowest $402.70 on December 1, 2003, and the average over 21 trading days was $408.80. Today's price is 872.4% higher than the December 2003 close.
Gold price chart, December 2003
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, December 2003
Closing price for every trading day, with the same price in INR and AED at that day's exchange rate.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram | 24K India, ₹ per 10 g | 24K UAE, AED per gram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Mon | $402.70 | +1.49% | $12.95 | ₹5,918 | AED 47.54 |
| Dec 2Tue | $403.70 | +0.25% | $12.98 | ₹5,922 | AED 47.65 |
| Dec 3Wed | $403.90 | +0.05% | $12.99 | ₹5,915 | AED 47.68 |
| Dec 4Thu | $403.30 | −0.15% | $12.97 | ₹5,906 | AED 47.61 |
| Dec 5Fri | $406.40 | +0.77% | $13.07 | ₹5,938 | AED 47.98 |
| Dec 8Mon | $406.60 | +0.05% | $13.07 | ₹5,944 | AED 48.00 |
| Dec 9Tue | $408.20 | +0.39% | $13.12 | ₹5,962 | AED 48.19 |
| Dec 10Wed | $406.20 | −0.49% | $13.06 | ₹5,925 | AED 47.95 |
| Dec 11Thu | $404.60 | −0.39% | $13.01 | ₹5,912 | AED 47.76 |
| Dec 12Fri | $409.40 | +1.19% | $13.16 | ₹5,979 | AED 48.33 |
| Dec 15Mon | $409.20 | −0.05% | $13.16 | ₹5,982 | AED 48.30 |
| Dec 16Tue | $407.70 | −0.37% | $13.11 | ₹5,960 | AED 48.13 |
| Dec 17Wed | $412.00 | +1.05% | $13.25 | ₹6,012 | AED 48.64 |
| Dec 18Thu | $410.40 | −0.39% | $13.19 | ₹5,994 | AED 48.45 |
| Dec 19Fri | $409.20 | −0.29% | $13.16 | ₹5,976 | AED 48.31 |
| Dec 22Mon | $410.60 | +0.34% | $13.20 | ₹6,000 | AED 48.47 |
| Dec 23Tue | $411.00 | +0.10% | $13.21 | ₹5,998 | AED 48.52 |
| Dec 24Wed | $412.30 | +0.32% | $13.26 | ₹6,024 | AED 48.67 |
| Dec 29Mon | $414.80 | +0.61% | $13.34 | ₹6,074 | AED 48.97 |
| Dec 30Tue | $416.90 | +0.51% | $13.40 | ₹6,099 | AED 49.21 |
| Dec 31Wed | $415.70 | −0.29% | $13.37 | ₹6,085 | AED 49.07 |
How December usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%.
Gold in December 2003: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2003?
Gold traded between $402.70 and $416.90 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2003, averaging $408.80. It closed the month at $415.70.
How much did gold go up in December 2003?
Gold rose 4.8%, from $396.80 to $415.70. The biggest daily rise was +1.5% on December 1, 2003 and the biggest fall −0.5% on December 10, 2003.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2003?
Gold closed at $402.70 per troy ounce on December 1, 2003, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹5,918.
Is December usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.