Gold Price in August 2012
In August 2012, gold rose 4.6%, from $1,610.50 at the end of July to $1,684.60 per troy ounce on August 31, 2012. The highest close was $1,684.60 on August 31, 2012, the lowest $1,587.40 on August 2, 2012, and the average over 23 trading days was $1,629.92. Today's price is 145.3% higher than the August 2012 close.
Gold price chart, August 2012
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, August 2012
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 1Wed | $1,603.70 | −0.42% | $51.56 | ₹28,692 | AED 189.33 |
| Aug 2Thu | $1,587.40 | −1.02% | $51.04 | ₹28,309 | AED 187.41 |
| Aug 3Fri | $1,606.00 | +1.17% | $51.63 | ₹28,831 | AED 189.61 |
| Aug 6Mon | $1,612.90 | +0.43% | $51.86 | ₹28,909 | AED 190.42 |
| Aug 7Tue | $1,609.70 | −0.20% | $51.75 | ₹28,732 | AED 190.04 |
| Aug 8Wed | $1,612.90 | +0.20% | $51.86 | ₹28,553 | AED 190.42 |
| Aug 9Thu | $1,617.10 | +0.26% | $51.99 | ₹28,812 | AED 190.91 |
| Aug 10Fri | $1,619.70 | +0.16% | $52.07 | ₹28,781 | AED 191.22 |
| Aug 13Mon | $1,609.60 | −0.62% | $51.75 | ₹28,606 | AED 190.03 |
| Aug 14Tue | $1,599.40 | −0.63% | $51.42 | ₹28,456 | AED 188.82 |
| Aug 15Wed | $1,603.70 | +0.27% | $51.56 | ₹28,692 | AED 189.33 |
| Aug 16Thu | $1,616.10 | +0.77% | $51.96 | ₹28,914 | AED 190.79 |
| Aug 17Fri | $1,616.30 | +0.01% | $51.97 | ₹28,902 | AED 190.82 |
| Aug 20Mon | $1,620.10 | +0.24% | $52.09 | ₹29,027 | AED 191.27 |
| Aug 21Tue | $1,639.90 | +1.22% | $52.72 | ₹29,261 | AED 193.60 |
| Aug 22Wed | $1,637.40 | −0.15% | $52.64 | ₹29,145 | AED 193.31 |
| Aug 23Thu | $1,669.60 | +1.97% | $53.68 | ₹29,788 | AED 197.11 |
| Aug 24Fri | $1,669.80 | +0.01% | $53.69 | ₹29,665 | AED 197.14 |
| Aug 27Mon | $1,672.40 | +0.16% | $53.77 | ₹29,841 | AED 197.44 |
| Aug 28Tue | $1,666.50 | −0.35% | $53.58 | ₹29,837 | AED 196.74 |
| Aug 29Wed | $1,659.80 | −0.40% | $53.36 | ₹29,704 | AED 195.96 |
| Aug 30Thu | $1,653.50 | −0.38% | $53.16 | ₹29,570 | AED 195.21 |
| Aug 31Fri | $1,684.60 | +1.88% | $54.16 | ₹30,129 | AED 198.88 |
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 2012: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2012?
Gold traded between $1,587.40 and $1,684.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2012, averaging $1,629.92. It closed the month at $1,684.60.
How much did gold go up in August 2012?
Gold rose 4.6%, from $1,610.50 to $1,684.60. The biggest daily rise was +2.0% on August 23, 2012 and the biggest fall −1.0% on August 2, 2012.
What was the gold price on August 1, 2012?
Gold closed at $1,603.70 per troy ounce on August 1, 2012, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹28,692.
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.