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Gold Price in May 2010

In May 2010, gold rose 2.7%, from $1,180.10 at the end of April to $1,212.20 per troy ounce on May 28, 2010. The highest close was $1,242.70 on May 12, 2010, the lowest $1,168.60 on May 4, 2010, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,203.96. Today's price is 240.9% higher than the May 2010 close.

End of April
$1,180.10
Month-end close
$1,212.20
May 28
Change
+2.7%
High
$1,242.70
May 12
Low
$1,168.60
May 4
Average
$1,203.96
20 trading days

Gold price chart, May 2010

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$1,163$1,206$1,249Apr 30May 5May 11May 14May 19May 25May 28

Daily Gold Prices, May 2010

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
May 3Mon$1,182.70+0.22% $38.02 ₹16,883AED 139.66
May 4Tue$1,168.60−1.19% $37.57 ₹16,738AED 137.99
May 5Wed$1,174.60+0.51% $37.76 ₹16,937AED 138.70
May 6Thu$1,196.90+1.90% $38.48 ₹17,494AED 141.33
May 7Fri$1,210.00+1.09% $38.90 ₹17,669AED 142.88
May 10Mon$1,200.40−0.79% $38.59 ₹17,276AED 141.72
May 11Tue$1,219.90+1.62% $39.22 ₹17,645AED 144.05
May 12Wed$1,242.70+1.87% $39.95 ₹17,959AED 146.74
May 13Thu$1,228.80−1.12% $39.51 ₹17,754AED 145.10
May 14Fri$1,227.40−0.11% $39.46 ₹17,856AED 144.94
May 17Mon$1,227.70+0.02% $39.47 ₹17,971AED 144.94
May 18Tue$1,214.30−1.09% $39.04 ₹17,787AED 143.39
May 19Wed$1,192.60−1.79% $38.34 ₹17,742AED 140.80
May 20Thu$1,187.80−0.40% $38.19 ₹17,849AED 140.26
May 21Fri$1,175.70−1.02% $37.80 ₹17,735AED 138.83
May 24Mon$1,193.80+1.54% $38.38 ₹17,966AED 140.97
May 25Tue$1,197.80+0.34% $38.51 ₹18,285AED 141.44
May 26Wed$1,213.30+1.29% $39.01 ₹18,373AED 143.27
May 27Thu$1,211.90−0.12% $38.96 ₹18,204AED 143.11
May 28Fri$1,212.20+0.02% $38.97 ₹18,045AED 143.14
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 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 2010: FAQ

What was the price of gold in May 2010?

Gold traded between $1,168.60 and $1,242.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in May 2010, averaging $1,203.96. It closed the month at $1,212.20.

How much did gold go up in May 2010?

Gold rose 2.7%, from $1,180.10 to $1,212.20. The biggest daily rise was +1.9% on May 6, 2010 and the biggest fall −1.8% on May 19, 2010.

What was the gold price on May 3, 2010?

Gold closed at $1,182.70 per troy ounce on May 3, 2010, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹16,883.

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.