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Gold Price in April 2009

In April 2009, gold fell 3.5%, from $922.60 at the end of March to $890.70 per troy ounce on April 30, 2009. The highest close was $926.10 on April 1, 2009, the lowest $867.40 on April 17, 2009, and the average over 21 trading days was $892.67. Today's price is 363.9% higher than the April 2009 close.

End of March
$922.60
Month-end close
$890.70
Apr 30
Change
−3.5%
High
$926.10
Apr 1
Low
$867.40
Apr 17
Average
$892.67
21 trading days

Gold price chart, April 2009

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$863$897$931Mar 31Apr 6Apr 9Apr 16Apr 21Apr 27Apr 30

Daily Gold Prices, April 2009

Closing price for every trading day, with the same price in INR and AED at that day's exchange rate.

DateClose (USD per oz)ChangeUSD per gram24K India, ₹ per 10 g24K UAE, AED per gram
Apr 1Wed$926.10+0.38% $29.77 ₹15,049AED 109.30
Apr 2Thu$907.40−2.02% $29.17 ₹14,657AED 107.10
Apr 3Fri$895.60−1.30% $28.79 ₹14,353AED 105.74
Apr 6Mon$871.50−2.69% $28.02 ₹13,985AED 102.86
Apr 7Tue$882.20+1.23% $28.36 ₹14,139AED 104.12
Apr 8Wed$884.80+0.29% $28.45 ₹14,249AED 104.46
Apr 9Thu$882.20−0.29% $28.36 ₹14,133AED 104.16
Apr 13Mon$894.70+1.42% $28.77 ₹14,308AED 105.60
Apr 14Tue$890.90−0.42% $28.64 ₹14,245AED 105.20
Apr 15Wed$892.80+0.21% $28.70 ₹14,236AED 105.37
Apr 16Thu$879.30−1.51% $28.27 ₹14,066AED 103.78
Apr 17Fri$867.40−1.35% $27.89 ₹13,841AED 102.41
Apr 20Mon$887.00+2.26% $28.52 ₹14,274AED 104.69
Apr 21Tue$882.10−0.55% $28.36 ₹14,256AED 104.14
Apr 22Wed$891.80+1.10% $28.67 ₹14,419AED 105.26
Apr 23Thu$905.90+1.58% $29.13 ₹14,519AED 106.92
Apr 24Fri$913.60+0.85% $29.37 ₹14,572AED 107.86
Apr 27Mon$907.40−0.68% $29.17 ₹14,612AED 107.10
Apr 28Tue$892.80−1.61% $28.70 ₹14,477AED 105.37
Apr 29Wed$899.80+0.78% $28.93 ₹14,427AED 106.20
Apr 30Thu$890.70−1.01% $28.64 ₹14,086AED 105.13
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Local-currency columns are the US-dollar close × that day's exchange rate — the value of the metal before local taxes and premiums.

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 2009: FAQ

What was the price of gold in April 2009?

Gold traded between $867.40 and $926.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2009, averaging $892.67. It closed the month at $890.70.

How much did gold go down in April 2009?

Gold fell 3.5%, from $922.60 to $890.70. The biggest daily rise was +2.3% on April 20, 2009 and the biggest fall −2.7% on April 6, 2009.

What was the gold price on April 1, 2009?

Gold closed at $926.10 per troy ounce on April 1, 2009, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹15,049.

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.