Gold Price in December 2004
In December 2004, gold fell 3.1%, from $451.30 at the end of November to $437.50 per troy ounce on December 30, 2004. The highest close was $456.00 on December 3, 2004, the lowest $433.90 on December 10, 2004, and the average over 21 trading days was $442.71. Today's price is 823.7% higher than the December 2004 close.
Gold price chart, December 2004
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, December 2004
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 1Wed | $454.00 | +0.60% | $14.60 | ₹6,456 | AED 53.59 |
| Dec 2Thu | $450.40 | −0.79% | $14.48 | ₹6,364 | AED 53.17 |
| Dec 3Fri | $456.00 | +1.24% | $14.66 | ₹6,449 | AED 53.83 |
| Dec 6Mon | $454.20 | −0.39% | $14.60 | ₹6,368 | AED 53.61 |
| Dec 7Tue | $452.00 | −0.48% | $14.53 | ₹6,335 | AED 53.35 |
| Dec 8Wed | $437.20 | −3.27% | $14.06 | ₹6,152 | AED 51.61 |
| Dec 9Thu | $435.80 | −0.32% | $14.01 | ₹6,172 | AED 51.44 |
| Dec 10Fri | $433.90 | −0.44% | $13.95 | ₹6,217 | AED 51.22 |
| Dec 13Mon | $438.90 | +1.15% | $14.11 | ₹6,213 | AED 51.81 |
| Dec 14Tue | $435.90 | −0.68% | $14.01 | ₹6,165 | AED 51.45 |
| Dec 15Wed | $440.80 | +1.12% | $14.17 | ₹6,226 | AED 52.03 |
| Dec 16Thu | $436.90 | −0.88% | $14.05 | ₹6,137 | AED 51.57 |
| Dec 17Fri | $441.60 | +1.08% | $14.20 | ₹6,233 | AED 52.13 |
| Dec 20Mon | $442.40 | +0.18% | $14.22 | ₹6,226 | AED 52.22 |
| Dec 21Tue | $441.80 | −0.14% | $14.20 | ₹6,200 | AED 52.15 |
| Dec 22Wed | $440.30 | −0.34% | $14.16 | ₹6,196 | AED 51.99 |
| Dec 23Thu | $441.90 | +0.36% | $14.21 | ₹6,193 | AED 52.16 |
| Dec 27Mon | $445.20 | +0.75% | $14.31 | ₹6,243 | AED 52.55 |
| Dec 28Tue | $444.30 | −0.20% | $14.28 | ₹6,232 | AED 52.45 |
| Dec 29Wed | $436.00 | −1.87% | $14.02 | ₹6,102 | AED 51.47 |
| Dec 30Thu | $437.50 | +0.34% | $14.07 | ₹6,141 | AED 51.64 |
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 2004: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2004?
Gold traded between $433.90 and $456.00 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2004, averaging $442.71. It closed the month at $437.50.
How much did gold go down in December 2004?
Gold fell 3.1%, from $451.30 to $437.50. The biggest daily rise was +1.2% on December 3, 2004 and the biggest fall −3.3% on December 8, 2004.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2004?
Gold closed at $454.00 per troy ounce on December 1, 2004, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹6,456.
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.