Gold Price in January 2012
In January 2012, gold rose 11.0%, from $1,565.80 at the end of December to $1,737.80 per troy ounce on January 31, 2012. The highest close was $1,737.80 on January 31, 2012, the lowest $1,599.70 on January 3, 2012, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,660.20. Today's price is 132.5% higher than the January 2012 close.
Gold price chart, January 2012
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3Tue | $1,599.70 | +2.17% | $51.43 | ₹27,412 | AED 188.90 |
| Jan 4Wed | $1,611.90 | +0.76% | $51.82 | ₹27,493 | AED 190.34 |
| Jan 5Thu | $1,619.40 | +0.47% | $52.06 | ₹27,516 | AED 191.23 |
| Jan 6Fri | $1,616.10 | −0.20% | $51.96 | ₹27,413 | AED 190.84 |
| Jan 9Mon | $1,607.50 | −0.53% | $51.68 | ₹27,223 | AED 189.82 |
| Jan 10Tue | $1,631.00 | +1.46% | $52.44 | ₹27,467 | AED 192.59 |
| Jan 11Wed | $1,639.20 | +0.50% | $52.70 | ₹27,194 | AED 193.57 |
| Jan 12Thu | $1,647.30 | +0.49% | $52.96 | ₹27,408 | AED 194.52 |
| Jan 13Fri | $1,630.40 | −1.03% | $52.42 | ₹26,969 | AED 192.52 |
| Jan 17Tue | $1,655.20 | +1.52% | $53.22 | ₹27,342 | AED 195.46 |
| Jan 18Wed | $1,659.50 | +0.26% | $53.35 | ₹27,024 | AED 195.96 |
| Jan 19Thu | $1,654.10 | −0.33% | $53.18 | ₹26,782 | AED 195.28 |
| Jan 20Fri | $1,663.70 | +0.58% | $53.49 | ₹26,907 | AED 196.46 |
| Jan 23Mon | $1,678.00 | +0.86% | $53.95 | ₹27,095 | AED 198.14 |
| Jan 24Tue | $1,664.20 | −0.82% | $53.51 | ₹26,667 | AED 196.51 |
| Jan 25Wed | $1,699.80 | +2.14% | $54.65 | ₹27,325 | AED 200.72 |
| Jan 26Thu | $1,726.30 | +1.56% | $55.50 | ₹27,751 | AED 203.86 |
| Jan 27Fri | $1,731.80 | +0.32% | $55.68 | ₹29,227 | AED 204.50 |
| Jan 30Mon | $1,731.00 | −0.05% | $55.65 | ₹27,486 | AED 204.36 |
| Jan 31Tue | $1,737.80 | +0.39% | $55.87 | ₹29,329 | AED 205.22 |
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 2012: FAQ
What was the price of gold in January 2012?
Gold traded between $1,599.70 and $1,737.80 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2012, averaging $1,660.20. It closed the month at $1,737.80.
How much did gold go up in January 2012?
Gold rose 11.0%, from $1,565.80 to $1,737.80. The biggest daily rise was +2.2% on January 3, 2012 and the biggest fall −1.0% on January 13, 2012.
What was the gold price on January 3, 2012?
Gold closed at $1,599.70 per troy ounce on January 3, 2012, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹27,412.
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.