Gold Price in October 2012
In October 2012, gold fell 3.0%, from $1,771.10 at the end of September to $1,717.50 per troy ounce on October 31, 2012. The highest close was $1,794.10 on October 4, 2012, the lowest $1,700.50 on October 24, 2012, and the average over 21 trading days was $1,747.73. Today's price is 140.6% higher than the October 2012 close.
Gold price chart, October 2012
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Mon | $1,780.50 | +0.53% | $57.24 | ₹30,253 | AED 210.20 |
| Oct 2Tue | $1,772.70 | −0.44% | $56.99 | ₹29,864 | AED 209.28 |
| Oct 3Wed | $1,777.30 | +0.26% | $57.14 | ₹29,941 | AED 209.82 |
| Oct 4Thu | $1,794.10 | +0.95% | $57.68 | ₹30,083 | AED 211.81 |
| Oct 5Fri | $1,778.60 | −0.86% | $57.18 | ₹29,586 | AED 209.98 |
| Oct 8Mon | $1,773.50 | −0.29% | $57.02 | ₹29,598 | AED 209.38 |
| Oct 9Tue | $1,763.00 | −0.59% | $56.68 | ₹29,836 | AED 208.14 |
| Oct 10Wed | $1,763.20 | +0.01% | $56.69 | ₹29,885 | AED 208.16 |
| Oct 11Thu | $1,768.80 | +0.32% | $56.87 | ₹30,165 | AED 208.82 |
| Oct 12Fri | $1,758.00 | −0.61% | $56.52 | ₹29,768 | AED 207.60 |
| Oct 15Mon | $1,736.00 | −1.25% | $55.81 | ₹29,471 | AED 204.95 |
| Oct 16Tue | $1,744.70 | +0.50% | $56.09 | ₹29,737 | AED 205.97 |
| Oct 17Wed | $1,751.50 | +0.39% | $56.31 | ₹29,771 | AED 206.78 |
| Oct 18Thu | $1,743.30 | −0.47% | $56.05 | ₹29,632 | AED 205.81 |
| Oct 19Fri | $1,722.80 | −1.18% | $55.39 | ₹29,582 | AED 203.40 |
| Oct 22Mon | $1,725.10 | +0.13% | $55.46 | ₹29,860 | AED 203.66 |
| Oct 23Tue | $1,708.30 | −0.97% | $54.92 | ₹29,366 | AED 201.68 |
| Oct 24Wed | $1,700.50 | −0.46% | $54.67 | ₹29,369 | AED 200.76 |
| Oct 25Thu | $1,712.00 | +0.68% | $55.04 | ₹29,576 | AED 202.11 |
| Oct 26Fri | $1,710.90 | −0.06% | $55.01 | ₹29,455 | AED 201.98 |
| Oct 31Wed | $1,717.50 | +0.39% | $55.22 | ₹29,795 | AED 202.76 |
How October usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%.
Gold in October 2012: FAQ
What was the price of gold in October 2012?
Gold traded between $1,700.50 and $1,794.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2012, averaging $1,747.73. It closed the month at $1,717.50.
How much did gold go down in October 2012?
Gold fell 3.0%, from $1,771.10 to $1,717.50. The biggest daily rise was +0.9% on October 4, 2012 and the biggest fall −1.3% on October 15, 2012.
What was the gold price on October 1, 2012?
Gold closed at $1,780.50 per troy ounce on October 1, 2012, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹30,253.
Is October usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.