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Gold Price in May 2004

In May 2004, gold rose 1.8%, from $387.00 at the end of April to $394.00 per troy ounce on May 28, 2004. The highest close was $394.90 on May 27, 2004, the lowest $374.80 on May 13, 2004, and the average over 20 trading days was $383.77. Today's price is 925.9% higher than the May 2004 close.

End of April
$387.00
Month-end close
$394.00
May 28
Change
+1.8%
High
$394.90
May 27
Low
$374.80
May 13
Average
$383.77
20 trading days

Gold price chart, May 2004

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$373$385$397Apr 30May 5May 11May 14May 19May 25May 28

Daily Gold Prices, May 2004

Closing price for every trading day, with the same price in INR and AED at that day's exchange rate.

DateClose (USD per oz)ChangeUSD per gram24K India, ₹ per 10 g24K UAE, AED per gram
May 3Mon$387.000.00% $12.44 ₹5,511AED 45.69
May 4Tue$391.40+1.14% $12.58 ₹5,634AED 46.21
May 5Wed$393.40+0.51% $12.65 ₹5,636AED 46.44
May 6Thu$388.00−1.37% $12.47 ₹5,562AED 45.80
May 7Fri$378.70−2.40% $12.18 ₹5,422AED 44.71
May 10Mon$378.30−0.11% $12.16 ₹5,470AED 44.66
May 11Tue$376.90−0.37% $12.12 ₹5,474AED 44.50
May 12Wed$377.40+0.13% $12.13 ₹5,498AED 44.55
May 13Thu$374.80−0.69% $12.05 ₹5,442AED 44.25
May 14Fri$377.00+0.59% $12.12 ₹5,500AED 44.50
May 17Mon$379.50+0.66% $12.20 ₹5,543AED 44.80
May 18Tue$375.80−0.97% $12.08 ₹5,479AED 44.37
May 19Wed$382.90+1.89% $12.31 ₹5,549AED 45.20
May 20Thu$378.40−1.18% $12.17 ₹5,488AED 44.67
May 21Fri$384.80+1.69% $12.37 ₹5,591AED 45.43
May 24Mon$385.60+0.21% $12.40 ₹5,601AED 45.52
May 25Tue$388.30+0.70% $12.48 ₹5,652AED 45.84
May 26Wed$388.300.00% $12.48 ₹5,651AED 45.84
May 27Thu$394.90+1.70% $12.70 ₹5,750AED 46.62
May 28Fri$394.00−0.23% $12.67 ₹5,737AED 46.51
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Local-currency columns are the US-dollar close × that day's exchange rate — the value of the metal before local taxes and premiums.

How May usually goes for gold

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%.

Gold in May 2004: FAQ

What was the price of gold in May 2004?

Gold traded between $374.80 and $394.90 per troy ounce (daily closes) in May 2004, averaging $383.77. It closed the month at $394.00.

How much did gold go up in May 2004?

Gold rose 1.8%, from $387.00 to $394.00. The biggest daily rise was +1.9% on May 19, 2004 and the biggest fall −2.4% on May 7, 2004.

What was the gold price on May 3, 2004?

Gold closed at $387.00 per troy ounce on May 3, 2004, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹5,511.

Is May usually a good month for gold?

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.