Gold Price in January 2006
In January 2006, gold rose 10.4%, from $517.10 at the end of December to $570.80 per troy ounce on January 31, 2006. The highest close was $570.80 on January 31, 2006, the lowest $526.30 on January 5, 2006, and the average over 20 trading days was $550.97. Today's price is 623.9% higher than the January 2006 close.
Gold price chart, January 2006
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3Tue | $530.70 | +2.63% | $17.06 | ₹7,654 | AED 62.65 |
| Jan 4Wed | $533.90 | +0.60% | $17.17 | ₹7,669 | AED 63.03 |
| Jan 5Thu | $526.30 | −1.42% | $16.92 | ₹7,559 | AED 62.13 |
| Jan 6Fri | $539.70 | +2.55% | $17.35 | ₹7,685 | AED 63.73 |
| Jan 9Mon | $549.10 | +1.74% | $17.65 | ₹7,814 | AED 64.82 |
| Jan 10Tue | $544.30 | −0.87% | $17.50 | ₹7,731 | AED 64.26 |
| Jan 11Wed | $548.80 | +0.83% | $17.64 | ₹7,749 | AED 64.81 |
| Jan 12Thu | $548.30 | −0.09% | $17.63 | ₹7,746 | AED 64.72 |
| Jan 13Fri | $556.10 | +1.42% | $17.88 | ₹7,879 | AED 65.67 |
| Jan 17Tue | $553.40 | −0.49% | $17.79 | ₹7,864 | AED 65.33 |
| Jan 18Wed | $543.70 | −1.75% | $17.48 | ₹7,742 | AED 64.18 |
| Jan 19Thu | $558.40 | +2.70% | $17.95 | ₹7,928 | AED 65.92 |
| Jan 20Fri | $553.50 | −0.88% | $17.80 | ₹7,857 | AED 65.36 |
| Jan 23Mon | $558.30 | +0.87% | $17.95 | ₹7,910 | AED 65.90 |
| Jan 24Tue | $557.70 | −0.11% | $17.93 | ₹7,920 | AED 65.84 |
| Jan 25Wed | $562.20 | +0.81% | $18.08 | ₹7,957 | AED 66.37 |
| Jan 26Thu | $559.70 | −0.44% | $17.99 | ₹7,916 | AED 66.09 |
| Jan 27Fri | $558.70 | −0.18% | $17.96 | ₹7,892 | AED 65.96 |
| Jan 30Mon | $565.80 | +1.27% | $18.19 | ₹8,008 | AED 66.79 |
| Jan 31Tue | $570.80 | +0.88% | $18.35 | ₹8,056 | AED 67.38 |
How January usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%.
Gold in January 2006: FAQ
What was the price of gold in January 2006?
Gold traded between $526.30 and $570.80 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2006, averaging $550.97. It closed the month at $570.80.
How much did gold go up in January 2006?
Gold rose 10.4%, from $517.10 to $570.80. The biggest daily rise was +2.7% on January 19, 2006 and the biggest fall −1.8% on January 18, 2006.
What was the gold price on January 3, 2006?
Gold closed at $530.70 per troy ounce on January 3, 2006, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹7,654.
Is January usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.