Gold Price in December 2006
In December 2006, gold fell 1.8%, from $646.90 at the end of November to $635.20 per troy ounce on December 29, 2006. The highest close was $645.20 on December 4, 2006, the lowest $614.00 on December 18, 2006, and the average over 20 trading days was $628.05. Today's price is 550.5% higher than the December 2006 close.
Gold price chart, December 2006
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, December 2006
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 1Fri | $644.70 | −0.34% | $20.73 | ₹9,210 | AED 76.11 |
| Dec 4Mon | $645.20 | +0.08% | $20.74 | ₹9,239 | AED 76.17 |
| Dec 5Tue | $642.30 | −0.45% | $20.65 | ₹9,188 | AED 75.82 |
| Dec 6Wed | $630.50 | −1.84% | $20.27 | ₹9,044 | AED 74.43 |
| Dec 7Thu | $631.90 | +0.22% | $20.32 | ₹9,056 | AED 74.59 |
| Dec 8Fri | $626.10 | −0.92% | $20.13 | ₹8,951 | AED 73.88 |
| Dec 11Mon | $630.00 | +0.62% | $20.25 | ₹9,053 | AED 74.35 |
| Dec 12Tue | $627.00 | −0.48% | $20.16 | ₹9,026 | AED 73.99 |
| Dec 13Wed | $627.90 | +0.14% | $20.19 | ₹9,031 | AED 74.12 |
| Dec 14Thu | $626.60 | −0.21% | $20.15 | ₹8,999 | AED 73.97 |
| Dec 15Fri | $615.00 | −1.85% | $19.77 | ₹8,794 | AED 72.60 |
| Dec 18Mon | $614.00 | −0.16% | $19.74 | ₹8,827 | AED 72.48 |
| Dec 19Tue | $621.60 | +1.24% | $19.98 | ₹8,931 | AED 73.38 |
| Dec 20Wed | $620.60 | −0.16% | $19.95 | ₹8,913 | AED 73.26 |
| Dec 21Thu | $618.20 | −0.39% | $19.88 | ₹8,851 | AED 72.98 |
| Dec 22Fri | $619.10 | +0.15% | $19.90 | ₹8,819 | AED 73.09 |
| Dec 26Tue | $623.70 | +0.74% | $20.05 | ₹8,884 | AED 73.65 |
| Dec 27Wed | $627.20 | +0.56% | $20.16 | ₹8,925 | AED 74.04 |
| Dec 28Thu | $634.10 | +1.10% | $20.39 | ₹9,027 | AED 74.86 |
| Dec 29Fri | $635.20 | +0.17% | $20.42 | ₹8,994 | AED 74.99 |
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 2006: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2006?
Gold traded between $614.00 and $645.20 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2006, averaging $628.05. It closed the month at $635.20.
How much did gold go down in December 2006?
Gold fell 1.8%, from $646.90 to $635.20. The biggest daily rise was +1.2% on December 19, 2006 and the biggest fall −1.9% on December 15, 2006.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2006?
Gold closed at $644.70 per troy ounce on December 1, 2006, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹9,210.
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.