Gold Price in October 2003
In October 2003, gold fell 0.2%, from $385.40 at the end of September to $384.50 per troy ounce on October 31, 2003. The highest close was $388.90 on October 24, 2003, the lowest $369.20 on October 9, 2003, and the average over 23 trading days was $378.93. Today's price is 974.5% higher than the October 2003 close.
Gold price chart, October 2003
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, October 2003
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Wed | $384.30 | −0.29% | $12.36 |
| Oct 2Thu | $383.10 | −0.31% | $12.32 |
| Oct 3Fri | $369.40 | −3.58% | $11.88 |
| Oct 6Mon | $372.70 | +0.89% | $11.98 |
| Oct 7Tue | $377.20 | +1.21% | $12.13 |
| Oct 8Wed | $375.40 | −0.48% | $12.07 |
| Oct 9Thu | $369.20 | −1.65% | $11.87 |
| Oct 10Fri | $373.60 | +1.19% | $12.01 |
| Oct 13Mon | $375.20 | +0.43% | $12.06 |
| Oct 14Tue | $375.70 | +0.13% | $12.08 |
| Oct 15Wed | $372.60 | −0.83% | $11.98 |
| Oct 16Thu | $372.70 | +0.03% | $11.98 |
| Oct 17Fri | $371.80 | −0.24% | $11.95 |
| Oct 20Mon | $374.00 | +0.59% | $12.02 |
| Oct 21Tue | $381.70 | +2.06% | $12.27 |
| Oct 22Wed | $386.50 | +1.26% | $12.43 |
| Oct 23Thu | $384.70 | −0.47% | $12.37 |
| Oct 24Fri | $388.90 | +1.09% | $12.50 |
| Oct 27Mon | $387.90 | −0.26% | $12.47 |
| Oct 28Tue | $383.20 | −1.21% | $12.32 |
| Oct 29Wed | $386.80 | +0.94% | $12.44 |
| Oct 30Thu | $384.30 | −0.65% | $12.36 |
| Oct 31Fri | $384.50 | +0.05% | $12.36 |
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 2003: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2003?
Gold traded between $369.20 and $388.90 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2003, averaging $378.93. It closed the month at $384.50.
How much did gold go down in October 2003?
Gold fell 0.2%, from $385.40 to $384.50. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on October 21, 2003 and the biggest fall −3.6% on October 3, 2003.
What was the gold price on October 1, 2003?
Gold closed at $384.30 per troy ounce on October 1, 2003, 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.