Gold Price in 2005
In 2005, gold rose 18.2%, closing the year at $517.10 per troy ounce, compared with $437.50 at the end of 2004. The highest close was $528.40 on December 12, 2005 and the lowest $412.60 on February 8, 2005; the average for the year was $445.27. Today's price is 701.6% above the 2005 close.
Gold price chart, 2005
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2005
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $421.80 | $428.70 | $418.90 | −3.6% |
| February | $436.50 | $436.50 | $412.60 | +3.5% |
| March | $428.70 | $446.20 | $424.70 | −1.8% |
| April | $435.00 | $437.90 | $423.90 | +1.5% |
| May | $416.30 | $429.80 | $416.30 | −4.3% |
| June | $435.90 | $441.70 | $415.30 | +4.7% |
| July | $429.90 | $429.90 | $419.60 | −1.4% |
| August | $433.80 | $446.10 | $431.20 | +0.9% |
| September | $469.00 | $472.20 | $442.30 | +8.1% |
| October | $465.10 | $477.10 | $461.00 | −0.8% |
| November | $494.60 | $499.10 | $456.30 | +6.3% |
| December | $517.10 | $528.40 | $493.00 | +4.5% |
Gold in 2005: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2005?
Gold traded between $412.60 and $528.40 per troy ounce in 2005 (daily closes), averaging $445.27. It closed the year at $517.10.
How much did gold go up in 2005?
Gold rose 18.2% in 2005, from $437.50 to $517.10 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2005?
The highest daily close in 2005 was $528.40 per troy ounce on December 12, 2005.
What was the best month for gold in 2005?
September (+8.1%). The weakest was May (−4.3%).
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV (free to use with a link to this site).