Gold Price in August 2005
In August 2005, gold rose 0.9%, from $429.90 at the end of July to $433.80 per troy ounce on August 31, 2005. The highest close was $446.10 on August 16, 2005, the lowest $431.20 on August 30, 2005, and the average over 23 trading days was $437.83. Today's price is 852.5% higher than the August 2005 close.
Gold price chart, August 2005
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, August 2005
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Mon | $431.90 | +0.47% | $13.89 | ₹6,024 | AED 50.98 |
| Aug 2Tue | $431.90 | 0.00% | $13.89 | ₹6,026 | AED 50.98 |
| Aug 3Wed | $436.90 | +1.16% | $14.05 | ₹6,092 | AED 51.57 |
| Aug 4Thu | $437.90 | +0.23% | $14.08 | ₹6,109 | AED 51.71 |
| Aug 5Fri | $437.20 | −0.16% | $14.06 | ₹6,103 | AED 51.62 |
| Aug 8Mon | $434.70 | −0.57% | $13.98 | ₹6,073 | AED 51.33 |
| Aug 9Tue | $434.20 | −0.12% | $13.96 | ₹6,066 | AED 51.23 |
| Aug 10Wed | $436.50 | +0.53% | $14.03 | ₹6,098 | AED 51.53 |
| Aug 11Thu | $445.50 | +2.06% | $14.32 | ₹6,231 | AED 52.60 |
| Aug 12Fri | $445.90 | +0.09% | $14.34 | ₹6,245 | AED 52.65 |
| Aug 15Mon | $442.20 | −0.83% | $14.22 | ₹6,176 | AED 52.20 |
| Aug 16Tue | $446.10 | +0.88% | $14.34 | ₹6,232 | AED 52.66 |
| Aug 17Wed | $439.90 | −1.39% | $14.14 | ₹6,147 | AED 51.93 |
| Aug 18Thu | $439.50 | −0.09% | $14.13 | ₹6,147 | AED 51.86 |
| Aug 19Fri | $437.20 | −0.52% | $14.06 | ₹6,117 | AED 51.63 |
| Aug 22Mon | $438.10 | +0.21% | $14.09 | ₹6,134 | AED 51.73 |
| Aug 23Tue | $439.40 | +0.30% | $14.13 | ₹6,157 | AED 51.87 |
| Aug 24Wed | $437.30 | −0.48% | $14.06 | ₹6,144 | AED 51.64 |
| Aug 25Thu | $438.40 | +0.25% | $14.09 | ₹6,159 | AED 51.75 |
| Aug 26Fri | $437.40 | −0.23% | $14.06 | ₹6,131 | AED 51.64 |
| Aug 29Mon | $437.00 | −0.09% | $14.05 | ₹6,134 | AED 51.58 |
| Aug 30Tue | $431.20 | −1.33% | $13.86 | ₹6,052 | AED 50.90 |
| Aug 31Wed | $433.80 | +0.60% | $13.95 | ₹6,134 | AED 51.22 |
How August usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%.
Gold in August 2005: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2005?
Gold traded between $431.20 and $446.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2005, averaging $437.83. It closed the month at $433.80.
How much did gold go up in August 2005?
Gold rose 0.9%, from $429.90 to $433.80. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on August 11, 2005 and the biggest fall −1.4% on August 17, 2005.
What was the gold price on August 1, 2005?
Gold closed at $431.90 per troy ounce on August 1, 2005, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹6,024.
Is August usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.