Gold Price in May 2009
In May 2009, gold rose 9.9%, from $890.70 at the end of April to $978.80 per troy ounce on May 29, 2009. The highest close was $978.80 on May 29, 2009, the lowest $887.60 on May 1, 2009, and the average over 20 trading days was $929.71. Today's price is 312.6% higher than the May 2009 close.
Gold price chart, May 2009
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Fri | $887.60 | −0.35% | $28.54 | ₹14,038 | AED 104.81 |
| May 4Mon | $901.60 | +1.58% | $28.99 | ₹14,381 | AED 106.44 |
| May 5Tue | $903.70 | +0.23% | $29.05 | ₹14,327 | AED 106.66 |
| May 6Wed | $910.50 | +0.75% | $29.27 | ₹14,434 | AED 107.46 |
| May 7Thu | $915.00 | +0.49% | $29.42 | ₹14,471 | AED 107.99 |
| May 8Fri | $914.40 | −0.07% | $29.40 | ₹14,449 | AED 107.97 |
| May 11Mon | $913.00 | −0.15% | $29.35 | ₹14,469 | AED 107.79 |
| May 12Tue | $923.50 | +1.15% | $29.69 | ₹14,630 | AED 109.00 |
| May 13Wed | $925.50 | +0.22% | $29.76 | ₹14,738 | AED 109.23 |
| May 14Thu | $928.00 | +0.27% | $29.84 | ₹14,845 | AED 109.53 |
| May 15Fri | $930.90 | +0.31% | $29.93 | ₹14,789 | AED 109.92 |
| May 18Mon | $921.30 | −1.03% | $29.62 | ₹14,096 | AED 108.74 |
| May 19Tue | $926.30 | +0.54% | $29.78 | ₹14,125 | AED 109.33 |
| May 20Wed | $937.00 | +1.16% | $30.13 | ₹14,228 | AED 110.59 |
| May 21Thu | $950.80 | +1.47% | $30.57 | ₹14,438 | AED 112.20 |
| May 22Fri | $958.50 | +0.81% | $30.82 | ₹14,528 | AED 113.11 |
| May 26Tue | $953.10 | −0.56% | $30.64 | ₹14,563 | AED 112.49 |
| May 27Wed | $953.20 | +0.01% | $30.65 | ₹14,560 | AED 112.50 |
| May 28Thu | $961.50 | +0.87% | $30.91 | ₹14,688 | AED 113.48 |
| May 29Fri | $978.80 | +1.80% | $31.47 | ₹14,781 | AED 115.51 |
How May usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%.
Gold in May 2009: FAQ
What was the price of gold in May 2009?
Gold traded between $887.60 and $978.80 per troy ounce (daily closes) in May 2009, averaging $929.71. It closed the month at $978.80.
How much did gold go up in May 2009?
Gold rose 9.9%, from $890.70 to $978.80. The biggest daily rise was +1.8% on May 29, 2009 and the biggest fall −1.0% on May 18, 2009.
What was the gold price on May 1, 2009?
Gold closed at $887.60 per troy ounce on May 1, 2009, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹14,038.
Is May usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.