Gold Price in January 2008
In January 2008, gold rose 10.5%, from $834.90 at the end of December to $922.70 per troy ounce on January 31, 2008. The highest close was $927.10 on January 28, 2008, the lowest $857.00 on January 2, 2008, and the average over 21 trading days was $891.36. Today's price is 336.5% higher than the January 2008 close.
Gold price chart, January 2008
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2Wed | $857.00 | +2.65% | $27.55 | ₹10,849 | AED 101.15 |
| Jan 3Thu | $866.40 | +1.10% | $27.86 | ₹10,962 | AED 102.29 |
| Jan 4Fri | $863.10 | −0.38% | $27.75 | ₹10,849 | AED 101.90 |
| Jan 7Mon | $859.60 | −0.41% | $27.64 | ₹10,837 | AED 101.50 |
| Jan 8Tue | $878.00 | +2.14% | $28.23 | ₹11,064 | AED 103.64 |
| Jan 9Wed | $879.50 | +0.17% | $28.28 | ₹11,088 | AED 103.83 |
| Jan 10Thu | $891.70 | +1.39% | $28.67 | ₹11,243 | AED 105.27 |
| Jan 11Fri | $896.10 | +0.49% | $28.81 | ₹11,263 | AED 105.79 |
| Jan 14Mon | $901.60 | +0.61% | $28.99 | ₹11,368 | AED 106.44 |
| Jan 15Tue | $901.00 | −0.07% | $28.97 | ₹11,353 | AED 106.37 |
| Jan 16Wed | $880.60 | −2.26% | $28.31 | ₹11,090 | AED 103.96 |
| Jan 17Thu | $879.50 | −0.12% | $28.28 | ₹11,082 | AED 103.83 |
| Jan 18Fri | $880.80 | +0.15% | $28.32 | ₹11,125 | AED 103.99 |
| Jan 22Tue | $889.60 | +1.00% | $28.60 | ₹11,243 | AED 105.03 |
| Jan 23Wed | $882.50 | −0.80% | $28.37 | ₹11,200 | AED 104.17 |
| Jan 24Thu | $905.50 | +2.61% | $29.11 | ₹11,461 | AED 106.89 |
| Jan 25Fri | $910.50 | +0.55% | $29.27 | ₹11,497 | AED 107.39 |
| Jan 28Mon | $927.10 | +1.82% | $29.81 | ₹11,713 | AED 109.44 |
| Jan 29Tue | $925.10 | −0.22% | $29.74 | ₹11,662 | AED 109.21 |
| Jan 30Wed | $920.60 | −0.49% | $29.60 | ₹11,646 | AED 108.66 |
| Jan 31Thu | $922.70 | +0.23% | $29.67 | ₹11,663 | AED 108.87 |
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 2008: FAQ
What was the price of gold in January 2008?
Gold traded between $857.00 and $927.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2008, averaging $891.36. It closed the month at $922.70.
How much did gold go up in January 2008?
Gold rose 10.5%, from $834.90 to $922.70. The biggest daily rise was +2.6% on January 2, 2008 and the biggest fall −2.3% on January 16, 2008.
What was the gold price on January 2, 2008?
Gold closed at $857.00 per troy ounce on January 2, 2008, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹10,849.
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.