Gold Price in April 2008
In April 2008, gold fell 5.8%, from $916.20 at the end of March to $862.80 per troy ounce on April 30, 2008. The highest close was $945.10 on April 16, 2008, the lowest $862.80 on April 30, 2008, and the average over 22 trading days was $909.66. Today's price is 378.9% higher than the April 2008 close.
Gold price chart, April 2008
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, April 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Tue | $882.90 | −3.63% | $28.39 | ₹11,323 | AED 104.22 |
| Apr 2Wed | $895.20 | +1.39% | $28.78 | ₹11,490 | AED 105.66 |
| Apr 3Thu | $905.00 | +1.09% | $29.10 | ₹11,605 | AED 106.82 |
| Apr 4Fri | $909.00 | +0.44% | $29.23 | ₹11,633 | AED 107.29 |
| Apr 7Mon | $922.70 | +1.51% | $29.67 | ₹11,829 | AED 108.92 |
| Apr 8Tue | $914.00 | −0.94% | $29.39 | ₹11,704 | AED 107.89 |
| Apr 9Wed | $933.60 | +2.14% | $30.02 | ₹11,951 | AED 110.19 |
| Apr 10Thu | $928.30 | −0.57% | $29.85 | ₹11,905 | AED 109.56 |
| Apr 11Fri | $923.60 | −0.51% | $29.69 | ₹11,811 | AED 109.04 |
| Apr 14Mon | $925.40 | +0.19% | $29.75 | ₹11,862 | AED 109.25 |
| Apr 15Tue | $928.70 | +0.36% | $29.86 | ₹11,903 | AED 109.65 |
| Apr 16Wed | $945.10 | +1.77% | $30.39 | ₹12,102 | AED 111.53 |
| Apr 17Thu | $939.80 | −0.56% | $30.22 | ₹12,047 | AED 110.94 |
| Apr 18Fri | $912.20 | −2.94% | $29.33 | ₹11,630 | AED 107.69 |
| Apr 21Mon | $914.70 | +0.27% | $29.41 | ₹11,709 | AED 107.94 |
| Apr 22Tue | $922.30 | +0.83% | $29.65 | ₹11,810 | AED 108.85 |
| Apr 23Wed | $906.20 | −1.75% | $29.14 | ₹11,613 | AED 106.95 |
| Apr 24Thu | $886.80 | −2.14% | $28.51 | ₹11,414 | AED 104.68 |
| Apr 25Fri | $887.20 | +0.05% | $28.52 | ₹11,428 | AED 104.73 |
| Apr 28Mon | $892.90 | +0.64% | $28.71 | ₹11,492 | AED 105.37 |
| Apr 29Tue | $874.20 | −2.09% | $28.11 | ₹11,327 | AED 103.18 |
| Apr 30Wed | $862.80 | −1.30% | $27.74 | ₹11,203 | AED 101.83 |
How April usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.8% and a median of +1.5%.
Gold in April 2008: FAQ
What was the price of gold in April 2008?
Gold traded between $862.80 and $945.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2008, averaging $909.66. It closed the month at $862.80.
How much did gold go down in April 2008?
Gold fell 5.8%, from $916.20 to $862.80. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on April 9, 2008 and the biggest fall −3.6% on April 1, 2008.
What was the gold price on April 1, 2008?
Gold closed at $882.90 per troy ounce on April 1, 2008, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹11,323.
Is April usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in April 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.8% and a median of +1.5%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.