Gold Price in October 2006
In October 2006, gold rose 0.9%, from $598.60 at the end of September to $604.10 per troy ounce on October 31, 2006. The highest close was $604.70 on October 30, 2006, the lowest $562.00 on October 4, 2006, and the average over 22 trading days was $585.81. Today's price is 566.5% higher than the October 2006 close.
Gold price chart, October 2006
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2Mon | $597.70 | −0.15% | $19.22 | ₹8,785 | AED 70.56 |
| Oct 3Tue | $576.30 | −3.58% | $18.53 | ₹8,470 | AED 68.04 |
| Oct 4Wed | $562.00 | −2.48% | $18.07 | ₹8,245 | AED 66.35 |
| Oct 5Thu | $571.00 | +1.60% | $18.36 | ₹8,370 | AED 67.41 |
| Oct 6Fri | $572.40 | +0.25% | $18.40 | ₹8,371 | AED 67.58 |
| Oct 9Mon | $578.40 | +1.05% | $18.60 | ₹8,485 | AED 68.28 |
| Oct 10Tue | $571.90 | −1.12% | $18.39 | ₹8,397 | AED 67.49 |
| Oct 11Wed | $572.30 | +0.07% | $18.40 | ₹8,382 | AED 67.53 |
| Oct 12Thu | $576.30 | +0.70% | $18.53 | ₹8,433 | AED 68.02 |
| Oct 13Fri | $588.80 | +2.17% | $18.93 | ₹8,565 | AED 69.49 |
| Oct 16Mon | $594.70 | +1.00% | $19.12 | ₹8,672 | AED 70.21 |
| Oct 17Tue | $589.70 | −0.84% | $18.96 | ₹8,557 | AED 69.62 |
| Oct 18Wed | $588.90 | −0.14% | $18.93 | ₹8,560 | AED 69.52 |
| Oct 19Thu | $599.00 | +1.72% | $19.26 | ₹8,706 | AED 70.72 |
| Oct 20Fri | $593.00 | −1.00% | $19.07 | ₹8,624 | AED 70.01 |
| Oct 23Mon | $579.70 | −2.24% | $18.64 | ₹8,448 | AED 68.44 |
| Oct 24Tue | $584.40 | +0.81% | $18.79 | ₹8,484 | AED 68.99 |
| Oct 25Wed | $587.60 | +0.55% | $18.89 | ₹8,556 | AED 69.37 |
| Oct 26Thu | $596.80 | +1.57% | $19.19 | ₹8,667 | AED 70.46 |
| Oct 27Fri | $598.20 | +0.23% | $19.23 | ₹8,656 | AED 70.62 |
| Oct 30Mon | $604.70 | +1.09% | $19.44 | ₹8,715 | AED 71.39 |
| Oct 31Tue | $604.10 | −0.10% | $19.42 | ₹8,708 | AED 71.32 |
How October usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%.
Gold in October 2006: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2006?
Gold traded between $562.00 and $604.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2006, averaging $585.81. It closed the month at $604.10.
How much did gold go up in October 2006?
Gold rose 0.9%, from $598.60 to $604.10. The biggest daily rise was +2.2% on October 13, 2006 and the biggest fall −3.6% on October 3, 2006.
What was the gold price on October 2, 2006?
Gold closed at $597.70 per troy ounce on October 2, 2006, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹8,785.
Is October usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.