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Gold Price in October 2009

In October 2009, gold rose 3.1%, from $1,008.00 at the end of September to $1,039.70 per troy ounce on October 30, 2009. The highest close was $1,064.20 on October 13, 2009, the lowest $999.50 on October 1, 2009, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,044.31. Today's price is 297.4% higher than the October 2009 close.

End of September
$1,008.00
Month-end close
$1,039.70
Oct 30
Change
+3.1%
High
$1,064.20
Oct 13
Low
$999.50
Oct 1
Average
$1,044.31
22 trading days

Gold price chart, October 2009

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$994$1,032$1,069Sep 30Oct 6Oct 9Oct 15Oct 21Oct 26Oct 30

Daily Gold Prices, October 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
Oct 1Thu$999.50−0.84% $32.13 ₹15,340AED 118.00
Oct 2Fri$1,003.20+0.37% $32.25 ₹15,362AED 118.44
Oct 5Mon$1,016.70+1.35% $32.69 ₹15,497AED 120.03
Oct 6Tue$1,038.60+2.15% $33.39 ₹15,624AED 122.64
Oct 7Wed$1,043.30+0.45% $33.54 ₹15,630AED 123.17
Oct 8Thu$1,055.40+1.16% $33.93 ₹15,683AED 124.63
Oct 9Fri$1,047.80−0.72% $33.69 ₹15,651AED 123.70
Oct 12Mon$1,056.70+0.85% $33.97 ₹15,743AED 124.75
Oct 13Tue$1,064.20+0.71% $34.21 ₹15,836AED 125.63
Oct 14Wed$1,063.90−0.03% $34.21 ₹15,741AED 125.60
Oct 15Thu$1,049.80−1.33% $33.75 ₹15,509AED 123.97
Oct 16Fri$1,050.70+0.09% $33.78 ₹15,607AED 124.07
Oct 19Mon$1,057.30+0.63% $33.99 ₹15,620AED 124.85
Oct 20Tue$1,057.80+0.05% $34.01 ₹15,732AED 124.88
Oct 21Wed$1,063.70+0.56% $34.20 ₹15,868AED 125.61
Oct 22Thu$1,057.80−0.55% $34.01 ₹15,831AED 124.91
Oct 23Fri$1,055.60−0.21% $33.94 ₹15,757AED 124.65
Oct 26Mon$1,042.10−1.28% $33.50 ₹15,596AED 123.01
Oct 27Tue$1,034.70−0.71% $33.27 ₹15,615AED 122.18
Oct 28Wed$1,029.90−0.46% $33.11 ₹15,622AED 121.59
Oct 29Thu$1,046.40+1.60% $33.64 ₹15,872AED 123.54
Oct 30Fri$1,039.70−0.64% $33.43 ₹15,683AED 122.74
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 October usually goes for gold

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%.

Gold in October 2009: FAQ

What was the price of gold in October 2009?

Gold traded between $999.50 and $1,064.20 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2009, averaging $1,044.31. It closed the month at $1,039.70.

How much did gold go up in October 2009?

Gold rose 3.1%, from $1,008.00 to $1,039.70. The biggest daily rise was +2.2% on October 6, 2009 and the biggest fall −1.3% on October 15, 2009.

What was the gold price on October 1, 2009?

Gold closed at $999.50 per troy ounce on October 1, 2009, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹15,340.

Is October usually a good month for gold?

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.