Gold Price in March 2006
In March 2006, gold rose 3.6%, from $561.60 at the end of February to $581.80 per troy ounce on March 31, 2006. The highest close was $586.70 on March 30, 2006, the lowest $539.90 on March 10, 2006, and the average over 23 trading days was $558.10. Today's price is 610.2% higher than the March 2006 close.
Gold price chart, March 2006
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1Wed | $563.50 | +0.34% | $18.12 | ₹8,022 | AED 66.52 |
| Mar 2Thu | $568.20 | +0.83% | $18.27 | ₹8,071 | AED 67.10 |
| Mar 3Fri | $566.00 | −0.39% | $18.20 | ₹8,040 | AED 66.84 |
| Mar 6Mon | $554.90 | −1.96% | $17.84 | ₹7,894 | AED 65.50 |
| Mar 7Tue | $552.70 | −0.40% | $17.77 | ₹7,854 | AED 65.24 |
| Mar 8Wed | $542.50 | −1.85% | $17.44 | ₹7,741 | AED 64.06 |
| Mar 9Thu | $545.50 | +0.55% | $17.54 | ₹7,797 | AED 64.39 |
| Mar 10Fri | $539.90 | −1.03% | $17.36 | ₹7,716 | AED 63.75 |
| Mar 13Mon | $546.10 | +1.15% | $17.56 | ₹7,794 | AED 64.46 |
| Mar 14Tue | $551.70 | +1.03% | $17.74 | ₹7,865 | AED 65.13 |
| Mar 15Wed | $553.10 | +0.25% | $17.78 | ₹7,842 | AED 65.29 |
| Mar 16Thu | $554.40 | +0.24% | $17.82 | ₹7,905 | AED 65.45 |
| Mar 17Fri | $554.10 | −0.05% | $17.81 | ₹7,875 | AED 65.41 |
| Mar 20Mon | $555.20 | +0.20% | $17.85 | ₹7,918 | AED 65.54 |
| Mar 21Tue | $552.40 | −0.50% | $17.76 | ₹7,868 | AED 65.20 |
| Mar 22Wed | $550.90 | −0.27% | $17.71 | ₹7,864 | AED 65.03 |
| Mar 23Thu | $550.10 | −0.15% | $17.69 | ₹7,865 | AED 64.93 |
| Mar 24Fri | $560.00 | +1.80% | $18.00 | ₹8,006 | AED 66.10 |
| Mar 27Mon | $567.00 | +1.25% | $18.23 | ₹8,128 | AED 66.95 |
| Mar 28Tue | $566.60 | −0.07% | $18.22 | ₹8,123 | AED 66.87 |
| Mar 29Wed | $573.00 | +1.13% | $18.42 | ₹8,213 | AED 67.64 |
| Mar 30Thu | $586.70 | +2.39% | $18.86 | ₹8,386 | AED 69.25 |
| Mar 31Fri | $581.80 | −0.84% | $18.71 | ₹8,329 | AED 68.68 |
How March usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in March 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.8% and a median of −0.2%.
Gold in March 2006: FAQ
What was the price of gold in March 2006?
Gold traded between $539.90 and $586.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in March 2006, averaging $558.10. It closed the month at $581.80.
How much did gold go up in March 2006?
Gold rose 3.6%, from $561.60 to $581.80. The biggest daily rise was +2.4% on March 30, 2006 and the biggest fall −2.0% on March 6, 2006.
What was the gold price on March 1, 2006?
Gold closed at $563.50 per troy ounce on March 1, 2006, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹8,022.
Is March usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in March 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.8% and a median of −0.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.