Gold Price in 2008
In 2008, gold rose 5.8%, closing the year at $883.60 per troy ounce, compared with $834.90 at the end of 2007. The highest close was $1,003.20 on March 18, 2008 and the lowest $704.90 on November 13, 2008; the average for the year was $870.98. Today's price is 369.1% above the 2008 close.
Gold price chart, 2008
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2008
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $922.70 | $927.10 | $857.00 | +10.5% |
| February | $972.10 | $972.10 | $885.90 | +5.4% |
| March | $916.20 | $1,003.20 | $916.20 | −5.8% |
| April | $862.80 | $945.10 | $862.80 | −5.8% |
| May | $887.30 | $928.00 | $848.90 | +2.8% |
| June | $926.20 | $929.30 | $867.90 | +4.4% |
| July | $913.90 | $977.70 | $902.90 | −1.3% |
| August | $829.30 | $909.00 | $786.00 | −9.3% |
| September | $874.20 | $903.90 | $741.30 | +5.4% |
| October | $716.80 | $903.10 | $713.30 | −18.0% |
| November | $816.20 | $819.40 | $704.90 | +13.9% |
| December | $883.60 | $883.60 | $750.50 | +8.3% |
Gold in 2008: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2008?
Gold traded between $704.90 and $1,003.20 per troy ounce in 2008 (daily closes), averaging $870.98. It closed the year at $883.60.
How much did gold go up in 2008?
Gold rose 5.8% in 2008, from $834.90 to $883.60 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2008?
The highest daily close in 2008 was $1,003.20 per troy ounce on March 18, 2008.
What was the best month for gold in 2008?
November (+13.9%). The weakest was October (−18.0%).
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).