Gold Price in 2006
In 2006, gold rose 22.8%, closing the year at $635.20 per troy ounce, compared with $517.10 at the end of 2005. The highest close was $719.80 on May 11, 2006 and the lowest $526.30 on January 5, 2006; the average for the year was $604.22. Today's price is 548.0% above the 2006 close.
Gold price chart, 2006
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2006
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $570.80 | $570.80 | $526.30 | +10.4% |
| February | $561.60 | $572.50 | $539.00 | −1.6% |
| March | $581.80 | $586.70 | $539.90 | +3.6% |
| April | $651.80 | $651.80 | $586.00 | +12.0% |
| May | $642.50 | $719.80 | $637.00 | −1.4% |
| June | $613.50 | $643.20 | $562.30 | −4.5% |
| July | $634.20 | $666.60 | $612.70 | +3.4% |
| August | $625.90 | $651.60 | $610.70 | −1.3% |
| September | $598.60 | $638.50 | $576.40 | −4.4% |
| October | $604.10 | $604.70 | $562.00 | +0.9% |
| November | $646.90 | $646.90 | $616.40 | +7.1% |
| December | $635.20 | $645.20 | $614.00 | −1.8% |
Gold in 2006: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2006?
Gold traded between $526.30 and $719.80 per troy ounce in 2006 (daily closes), averaging $604.22. It closed the year at $635.20.
How much did gold go up in 2006?
Gold rose 22.8% in 2006, from $517.10 to $635.20 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2006?
The highest daily close in 2006 was $719.80 per troy ounce on May 11, 2006.
What was the best month for gold in 2006?
April (+12.0%). The weakest was June (−4.5%).
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).