Gold Price in 2009
In 2009, gold rose 23.9%, closing the year at $1,095.20 per troy ounce, compared with $883.60 at the end of 2008. The highest close was $1,217.40 on December 3, 2009 and the lowest $806.70 on January 15, 2009; the average for the year was $974.15. Today's price is 278.5% above the 2009 close.
Gold price chart, 2009
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2009
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $927.30 | $927.30 | $806.70 | +4.9% |
| February | $941.50 | $1,001.80 | $892.00 | +1.5% |
| March | $922.60 | $958.30 | $888.70 | −2.0% |
| April | $890.70 | $926.10 | $867.40 | −3.5% |
| May | $978.80 | $978.80 | $887.60 | +9.9% |
| June | $927.10 | $983.20 | $920.60 | −5.3% |
| July | $953.70 | $954.50 | $909.00 | +2.9% |
| August | $951.70 | $967.50 | $934.30 | −0.2% |
| September | $1,008.00 | $1,018.90 | $954.70 | +5.9% |
| October | $1,039.70 | $1,064.20 | $999.50 | +3.1% |
| November | $1,181.10 | $1,186.90 | $1,053.40 | +13.6% |
| December | $1,095.20 | $1,217.40 | $1,086.00 | −7.3% |
Gold in 2009: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2009?
Gold traded between $806.70 and $1,217.40 per troy ounce in 2009 (daily closes), averaging $974.15. It closed the year at $1,095.20.
How much did gold go up in 2009?
Gold rose 23.9% in 2009, from $883.60 to $1,095.20 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2009?
The highest daily close in 2009 was $1,217.40 per troy ounce on December 3, 2009.
What was the best month for gold in 2009?
November (+13.6%). The weakest was December (−7.3%).
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).