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Gold Price in January 2011

In January 2011, gold fell 6.1%, from $1,421.10 at the end of December to $1,333.80 per troy ounce on January 31, 2011. The highest close was $1,422.60 on January 3, 2011, the lowest $1,318.40 on January 27, 2011, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,361.68. Today's price is 209.8% higher than the January 2011 close.

End of December
$1,421.10
Month-end close
$1,333.80
Jan 31
Change
−6.1%
High
$1,422.60
Jan 3
Low
$1,318.40
Jan 27
Average
$1,361.68
20 trading days

Gold price chart, January 2011

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$1,310$1,371$1,431Dec 31Jan 5Jan 11Jan 14Jan 20Jan 26Jan 31

Daily Gold Prices, January 2011

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
Jan 3Mon$1,422.60+0.11% $45.74 ₹20,499AED 167.99
Jan 4Tue$1,378.50−3.10% $44.32 ₹19,771AED 162.78
Jan 5Wed$1,373.40−0.37% $44.16 ₹19,826AED 162.18
Jan 6Thu$1,371.40−0.15% $44.09 ₹19,934AED 161.94
Jan 7Fri$1,368.50−0.21% $44.00 ₹19,878AED 161.60
Jan 10Mon$1,373.70+0.38% $44.17 ₹20,033AED 162.21
Jan 11Tue$1,384.00+0.75% $44.50 ₹20,161AED 163.39
Jan 12Wed$1,385.70+0.12% $44.55 ₹20,092AED 163.63
Jan 13Thu$1,386.90+0.09% $44.59 ₹20,025AED 163.77
Jan 14Fri$1,360.40−1.91% $43.74 ₹19,665AED 160.64
Jan 18Tue$1,368.10+0.57% $43.99 ₹19,987AED 161.55
Jan 19Wed$1,370.20+0.15% $44.05 ₹19,965AED 161.80
Jan 20Thu$1,346.50−1.73% $43.29 ₹19,611AED 158.96
Jan 21Fri$1,341.00−0.41% $43.11 ₹19,737AED 158.35
Jan 24Mon$1,344.50+0.26% $43.23 ₹19,706AED 158.77
Jan 25Tue$1,332.30−0.91% $42.83 ₹19,468AED 157.33
Jan 26Wed$1,333.00+0.05% $42.86 ₹19,547AED 157.40
Jan 27Thu$1,318.40−1.10% $42.39 ₹19,265AED 155.64
Jan 28Fri$1,340.70+1.69% $43.10 ₹19,694AED 158.28
Jan 31Mon$1,333.80−0.51% $42.88 ₹19,657AED 157.50
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 January usually goes for gold

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%.

Gold in January 2011: FAQ

What was the price of gold in January 2011?

Gold traded between $1,318.40 and $1,422.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2011, averaging $1,361.68. It closed the month at $1,333.80.

How much did gold go down in January 2011?

Gold fell 6.1%, from $1,421.10 to $1,333.80. The biggest daily rise was +1.7% on January 28, 2011 and the biggest fall −3.1% on January 4, 2011.

What was the gold price on January 3, 2011?

Gold closed at $1,422.60 per troy ounce on January 3, 2011, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹20,499.

Is January usually a good month for gold?

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.