Gold Price in December 2012
In December 2012, gold fell 2.1%, from $1,710.90 at the end of November to $1,674.80 per troy ounce on December 31, 2012. The highest close was $1,719.60 on December 3, 2012, the lowest $1,644.90 on December 20, 2012, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,684.38. Today's price is 146.5% higher than the December 2012 close.
Gold price chart, December 2012
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3Mon | $1,719.60 | +0.51% | $55.29 | ₹29,997 | AED 203.01 |
| Dec 4Tue | $1,694.40 | −1.47% | $54.48 | ₹29,836 | AED 200.04 |
| Dec 5Wed | $1,692.40 | −0.12% | $54.41 | ₹29,749 | AED 199.80 |
| Dec 6Thu | $1,700.30 | +0.47% | $54.67 | ₹29,814 | AED 200.73 |
| Dec 7Fri | $1,704.00 | +0.22% | $54.78 | ₹29,657 | AED 201.17 |
| Dec 10Mon | $1,713.00 | +0.53% | $55.07 | ₹29,926 | AED 202.23 |
| Dec 11Tue | $1,708.20 | −0.28% | $54.92 | ₹29,925 | AED 201.67 |
| Dec 12Wed | $1,716.60 | +0.49% | $55.19 | ₹29,945 | AED 202.66 |
| Dec 13Thu | $1,695.60 | −1.22% | $54.51 | ₹29,611 | AED 200.18 |
| Dec 14Fri | $1,695.80 | +0.01% | $54.52 | ₹29,691 | AED 200.20 |
| Dec 17Mon | $1,697.00 | +0.07% | $54.56 | ₹29,701 | AED 200.35 |
| Dec 18Tue | $1,669.50 | −1.62% | $53.68 | ₹29,440 | AED 197.10 |
| Dec 19Wed | $1,666.50 | −0.18% | $53.58 | ₹29,387 | AED 196.75 |
| Dec 20Thu | $1,644.90 | −1.30% | $52.88 | ₹28,848 | AED 194.20 |
| Dec 21Fri | $1,659.10 | +0.86% | $53.34 | ₹29,257 | AED 195.87 |
| Dec 24Mon | $1,658.60 | −0.03% | $53.33 | ₹29,360 | AED 195.80 |
| Dec 26Wed | $1,659.80 | +0.07% | $53.36 | ₹29,354 | AED 195.96 |
| Dec 27Thu | $1,662.60 | +0.17% | $53.45 | ₹29,313 | AED 196.29 |
| Dec 28Fri | $1,654.90 | −0.46% | $53.21 | ₹29,233 | AED 195.42 |
| Dec 31Mon | $1,674.80 | +1.20% | $53.85 | ₹29,482 | AED 197.73 |
How December usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%.
Gold in December 2012: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2012?
Gold traded between $1,644.90 and $1,719.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2012, averaging $1,684.38. It closed the month at $1,674.80.
How much did gold go down in December 2012?
Gold fell 2.1%, from $1,710.90 to $1,674.80. The biggest daily rise was +1.2% on December 31, 2012 and the biggest fall −1.6% on December 18, 2012.
What was the gold price on December 3, 2012?
Gold closed at $1,719.60 per troy ounce on December 3, 2012, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹29,997.
Is December usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.