Gold Price in December 2009
In December 2009, gold fell 7.3%, from $1,181.10 at the end of November to $1,095.20 per troy ounce on December 31, 2009. The highest close was $1,217.40 on December 3, 2009, the lowest $1,086.00 on December 22, 2009, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,128.98. Today's price is 277.3% higher than the December 2009 close.
Gold price chart, December 2009
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Tue | $1,199.10 | +1.52% | $38.55 | ₹17,822 | AED 141.56 |
| Dec 2Wed | $1,212.00 | +1.08% | $38.97 | ₹18,003 | AED 143.09 |
| Dec 3Thu | $1,217.40 | +0.45% | $39.14 | ₹18,005 | AED 143.75 |
| Dec 4Fri | $1,168.80 | −3.99% | $37.58 | ₹17,330 | AED 137.99 |
| Dec 7Mon | $1,163.40 | −0.46% | $37.40 | ₹17,381 | AED 137.35 |
| Dec 8Tue | $1,142.80 | −1.77% | $36.74 | ₹17,128 | AED 134.92 |
| Dec 9Wed | $1,120.40 | −1.96% | $36.02 | ₹16,760 | AED 132.27 |
| Dec 10Thu | $1,125.70 | +0.47% | $36.19 | ₹16,836 | AED 132.90 |
| Dec 11Fri | $1,119.40 | −0.56% | $35.99 | ₹16,725 | AED 132.15 |
| Dec 14Mon | $1,123.30 | +0.35% | $36.11 | ₹16,854 | AED 132.62 |
| Dec 15Tue | $1,122.40 | −0.08% | $36.09 | ₹16,859 | AED 132.54 |
| Dec 16Wed | $1,135.50 | +1.17% | $36.51 | ₹17,008 | AED 134.05 |
| Dec 17Thu | $1,106.80 | −2.53% | $35.58 | ₹16,678 | AED 130.67 |
| Dec 18Fri | $1,110.80 | +0.36% | $35.71 | ₹16,679 | AED 131.12 |
| Dec 21Mon | $1,095.40 | −1.39% | $35.22 | ₹16,488 | AED 128.92 |
| Dec 22Tue | $1,086.00 | −0.86% | $34.92 | ₹16,340 | AED 128.23 |
| Dec 23Wed | $1,093.30 | +0.67% | $35.15 | ₹16,433 | AED 129.10 |
| Dec 24Thu | $1,104.10 | +0.99% | $35.50 | ₹16,560 | AED 130.38 |
| Dec 28Mon | $1,107.20 | +0.28% | $35.60 | ₹16,535 | AED 130.74 |
| Dec 29Tue | $1,097.00 | −0.92% | $35.27 | ₹16,421 | AED 129.53 |
| Dec 30Wed | $1,091.50 | −0.50% | $35.09 | ₹16,318 | AED 128.88 |
| Dec 31Thu | $1,095.20 | +0.34% | $35.21 | ₹16,338 | AED 129.33 |
How December usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%.
Gold in December 2009: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2009?
Gold traded between $1,086.00 and $1,217.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2009, averaging $1,128.98. It closed the month at $1,095.20.
How much did gold go down in December 2009?
Gold fell 7.3%, from $1,181.10 to $1,095.20. The biggest daily rise was +1.5% on December 1, 2009 and the biggest fall −4.0% on December 4, 2009.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2009?
Gold closed at $1,199.10 per troy ounce on December 1, 2009, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹17,822.
Is December usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.