Gold Price in August 2013
In August 2013, gold rose 6.4%, from $1,312.40 at the end of July to $1,396.10 per troy ounce on August 30, 2013. The highest close was $1,420.60 on August 27, 2013, the lowest $1,283.20 on August 6, 2013, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,352.67. Today's price is 189.5% higher than the August 2013 close.
Gold price chart, August 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, August 2013
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 1Thu | $1,311.00 | −0.11% | $42.15 | ₹25,555 | AED 154.77 |
| Aug 2Fri | $1,310.60 | −0.03% | $42.14 | ₹25,465 | AED 154.76 |
| Aug 5Mon | $1,302.60 | −0.61% | $41.88 | ₹25,588 | AED 153.78 |
| Aug 6Tue | $1,283.20 | −1.49% | $41.26 | ₹25,115 | AED 151.50 |
| Aug 7Wed | $1,286.10 | +0.23% | $41.35 | ₹25,133 | AED 151.83 |
| Aug 8Thu | $1,310.70 | +1.91% | $42.14 | ₹25,791 | AED 154.74 |
| Aug 9Fri | $1,312.90 | +0.17% | $42.21 | ₹25,632 | AED 155.00 |
| Aug 12Mon | $1,334.70 | +1.66% | $42.91 | ₹26,035 | AED 157.57 |
| Aug 13Tue | $1,321.20 | −1.01% | $42.48 | ₹26,068 | AED 155.98 |
| Aug 14Wed | $1,334.00 | +0.97% | $42.89 | ₹26,355 | AED 157.49 |
| Aug 15Thu | $1,361.60 | +2.07% | $43.78 | ₹26,831 | AED 160.75 |
| Aug 16Fri | $1,371.70 | +0.74% | $44.10 | ₹27,016 | AED 161.94 |
| Aug 19Mon | $1,366.20 | −0.40% | $43.92 | ₹27,448 | AED 161.29 |
| Aug 20Tue | $1,373.10 | +0.51% | $44.15 | ₹28,187 | AED 162.10 |
| Aug 21Wed | $1,370.60 | −0.18% | $44.07 | ₹27,920 | AED 161.81 |
| Aug 22Thu | $1,371.20 | +0.04% | $44.09 | ₹28,519 | AED 161.88 |
| Aug 23Fri | $1,395.70 | +1.79% | $44.87 | ₹28,903 | AED 164.77 |
| Aug 26Mon | $1,393.00 | −0.19% | $44.79 | ₹28,694 | AED 164.45 |
| Aug 27Tue | $1,420.60 | +1.98% | $45.67 | ₹29,365 | AED 167.72 |
| Aug 28Wed | $1,419.00 | −0.11% | $45.62 | ₹30,503 | AED 167.53 |
| Aug 29Thu | $1,412.90 | −0.43% | $45.43 | ₹30,594 | AED 166.80 |
| Aug 30Fri | $1,396.10 | −1.19% | $44.89 | ₹30,248 | AED 164.82 |
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 2013: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2013?
Gold traded between $1,283.20 and $1,420.60 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2013, averaging $1,352.67. It closed the month at $1,396.10.
How much did gold go up in August 2013?
Gold rose 6.4%, from $1,312.40 to $1,396.10. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on August 15, 2013 and the biggest fall −1.5% on August 6, 2013.
What was the gold price on August 1, 2013?
Gold closed at $1,311.00 per troy ounce on August 1, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹25,555.
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.