Gold Price in August 2010
In August 2010, gold rose 5.6%, from $1,181.70 at the end of July to $1,248.30 per troy ounce on August 31, 2010. The highest close was $1,248.30 on August 31, 2010, the lowest $1,183.40 on August 2, 2010, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,217.45. Today's price is 230.9% higher than the August 2010 close.
Gold price chart, August 2010
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, August 2010
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 2Mon | $1,183.40 | +0.14% | $38.05 | ₹17,535 | AED 139.74 |
| Aug 3Tue | $1,185.20 | +0.15% | $38.11 | ₹17,577 | AED 139.92 |
| Aug 4Wed | $1,193.70 | +0.72% | $38.38 | ₹17,703 | AED 140.96 |
| Aug 5Thu | $1,197.20 | +0.29% | $38.49 | ₹17,706 | AED 141.34 |
| Aug 6Fri | $1,203.40 | +0.52% | $38.69 | ₹17,819 | AED 142.10 |
| Aug 9Mon | $1,200.70 | −0.22% | $38.60 | ₹17,741 | AED 141.76 |
| Aug 10Tue | $1,196.20 | −0.37% | $38.46 | ₹17,721 | AED 141.25 |
| Aug 11Wed | $1,197.50 | +0.11% | $38.50 | ₹17,830 | AED 141.40 |
| Aug 12Thu | $1,214.80 | +1.44% | $39.06 | ₹18,197 | AED 143.42 |
| Aug 13Fri | $1,214.90 | +0.01% | $39.06 | ₹18,245 | AED 143.46 |
| Aug 16Mon | $1,224.50 | +0.79% | $39.37 | ₹18,357 | AED 144.56 |
| Aug 17Tue | $1,226.60 | +0.17% | $39.44 | ₹18,410 | AED 144.85 |
| Aug 18Wed | $1,229.70 | +0.25% | $39.54 | ₹18,427 | AED 145.18 |
| Aug 19Thu | $1,233.80 | +0.33% | $39.67 | ₹18,461 | AED 145.66 |
| Aug 20Fri | $1,227.20 | −0.53% | $39.46 | ₹18,291 | AED 144.88 |
| Aug 23Mon | $1,226.90 | −0.02% | $39.45 | ₹18,385 | AED 144.84 |
| Aug 24Tue | $1,231.80 | +0.40% | $39.60 | ₹18,440 | AED 145.41 |
| Aug 25Wed | $1,239.50 | +0.63% | $39.85 | ₹18,673 | AED 146.32 |
| Aug 26Thu | $1,235.40 | −0.33% | $39.72 | ₹18,618 | AED 145.84 |
| Aug 27Fri | $1,236.00 | +0.05% | $39.74 | ₹18,593 | AED 145.90 |
| Aug 30Mon | $1,237.10 | +0.09% | $39.77 | ₹18,615 | AED 146.04 |
| Aug 31Tue | $1,248.30 | +0.91% | $40.13 | ₹18,812 | AED 147.36 |
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 2010: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2010?
Gold traded between $1,183.40 and $1,248.30 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2010, averaging $1,217.45. It closed the month at $1,248.30.
How much did gold go up in August 2010?
Gold rose 5.6%, from $1,181.70 to $1,248.30. The biggest daily rise was +1.4% on August 12, 2010 and the biggest fall −0.5% on August 20, 2010.
What was the gold price on August 2, 2010?
Gold closed at $1,183.40 per troy ounce on August 2, 2010, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹17,535.
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.