Gold Price in August 2009
In August 2009, gold fell 0.2%, from $953.70 at the end of July to $951.70 per troy ounce on August 31, 2009. The highest close was $967.50 on August 4, 2009, the lowest $934.30 on August 17, 2009, and the average over 21 trading days was $949.70. Today's price is 324.6% higher than the August 2009 close.
Gold price chart, August 2009
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, August 2009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3Mon | $956.60 | +0.30% | $30.76 | ₹14,644 | AED 112.90 |
| Aug 4Tue | $967.50 | +1.14% | $31.11 | ₹14,766 | AED 114.19 |
| Aug 5Wed | $964.20 | −0.34% | $31.00 | ₹14,747 | AED 113.80 |
| Aug 6Thu | $960.70 | −0.36% | $30.89 | ₹14,707 | AED 113.39 |
| Aug 7Fri | $957.30 | −0.35% | $30.78 | ₹14,733 | AED 112.97 |
| Aug 10Mon | $945.00 | −1.28% | $30.38 | ₹14,495 | AED 111.53 |
| Aug 11Tue | $945.80 | +0.08% | $30.41 | ₹14,570 | AED 111.63 |
| Aug 12Wed | $950.70 | +0.52% | $30.57 | ₹14,759 | AED 112.21 |
| Aug 13Thu | $954.70 | +0.42% | $30.69 | ₹14,750 | AED 112.68 |
| Aug 14Fri | $947.00 | −0.81% | $30.45 | ₹14,678 | AED 111.82 |
| Aug 17Mon | $934.30 | −1.34% | $30.04 | ₹14,590 | AED 110.27 |
| Aug 18Tue | $937.70 | +0.36% | $30.15 | ₹14,679 | AED 110.67 |
| Aug 19Wed | $943.30 | +0.60% | $30.33 | ₹14,761 | AED 111.33 |
| Aug 20Thu | $940.30 | −0.32% | $30.23 | ₹14,697 | AED 110.98 |
| Aug 21Fri | $953.20 | +1.37% | $30.65 | ₹14,843 | AED 112.49 |
| Aug 24Mon | $942.30 | −1.14% | $30.30 | ₹14,666 | AED 111.22 |
| Aug 25Tue | $944.50 | +0.23% | $30.37 | ₹14,780 | AED 111.47 |
| Aug 26Wed | $944.30 | −0.02% | $30.36 | ₹14,808 | AED 111.45 |
| Aug 27Thu | $945.50 | +0.13% | $30.40 | ₹14,862 | AED 111.59 |
| Aug 28Fri | $957.00 | +1.22% | $30.77 | ₹14,931 | AED 112.98 |
| Aug 31Mon | $951.70 | −0.55% | $30.60 | ₹14,916 | AED 112.32 |
How August usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%.
Gold in August 2009: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2009?
Gold traded between $934.30 and $967.50 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2009, averaging $949.70. It closed the month at $951.70.
How much did gold go down in August 2009?
Gold fell 0.2%, from $953.70 to $951.70. The biggest daily rise was +1.4% on August 21, 2009 and the biggest fall −1.3% on August 17, 2009.
What was the gold price on August 3, 2009?
Gold closed at $956.60 per troy ounce on August 3, 2009, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹14,644.
Is August usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.