Gold Price in May 2013
In May 2013, gold fell 5.4%, from $1,472.20 at the end of April to $1,392.60 per troy ounce on May 31, 2013. The highest close was $1,473.90 on May 8, 2013, the lowest $1,364.90 on May 17, 2013, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,416.62. Today's price is 196.7% higher than the May 2013 close.
Gold price chart, May 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Wed | $1,446.30 | −1.76% | $46.50 | ₹25,016 | AED 170.75 |
| May 2Thu | $1,467.70 | +1.48% | $47.19 | ₹25,320 | AED 173.27 |
| May 3Fri | $1,464.30 | −0.23% | $47.08 | ₹25,332 | AED 172.87 |
| May 6Mon | $1,468.10 | +0.26% | $47.20 | ₹25,384 | AED 173.32 |
| May 7Tue | $1,449.00 | −1.30% | $46.59 | ₹25,237 | AED 171.07 |
| May 8Wed | $1,473.90 | +1.72% | $47.39 | ₹25,650 | AED 174.01 |
| May 9Thu | $1,468.80 | −0.35% | $47.22 | ₹25,575 | AED 173.40 |
| May 10Fri | $1,436.80 | −2.18% | $46.19 | ₹25,059 | AED 169.63 |
| May 13Mon | $1,434.50 | −0.16% | $46.12 | ₹25,275 | AED 169.35 |
| May 14Tue | $1,424.70 | −0.68% | $45.81 | ₹25,114 | AED 168.20 |
| May 15Wed | $1,396.50 | −1.98% | $44.90 | ₹24,603 | AED 164.87 |
| May 16Thu | $1,387.10 | −0.67% | $44.60 | ₹24,429 | AED 163.76 |
| May 17Fri | $1,364.90 | −1.60% | $43.88 | ₹24,038 | AED 161.14 |
| May 20Mon | $1,384.30 | +1.42% | $44.51 | ₹24,429 | AED 163.43 |
| May 21Tue | $1,377.80 | −0.47% | $44.30 | ₹24,411 | AED 162.66 |
| May 22Wed | $1,367.60 | −0.74% | $43.97 | ₹24,363 | AED 161.46 |
| May 23Thu | $1,392.00 | +1.78% | $44.75 | ₹24,907 | AED 164.34 |
| May 24Fri | $1,386.80 | −0.37% | $44.59 | ₹24,838 | AED 163.72 |
| May 28Tue | $1,379.10 | −0.56% | $44.34 | ₹24,637 | AED 162.81 |
| May 29Wed | $1,391.30 | +0.88% | $44.73 | ₹25,098 | AED 164.26 |
| May 30Thu | $1,411.50 | +1.45% | $45.38 | ₹25,548 | AED 166.64 |
| May 31Fri | $1,392.60 | −1.34% | $44.77 | ₹25,242 | AED 164.41 |
How May usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%.
Gold in May 2013: FAQ
What was the price of gold in May 2013?
Gold traded between $1,364.90 and $1,473.90 per troy ounce (daily closes) in May 2013, averaging $1,416.62. It closed the month at $1,392.60.
How much did gold go down in May 2013?
Gold fell 5.4%, from $1,472.20 to $1,392.60. The biggest daily rise was +1.8% on May 23, 2013 and the biggest fall −2.2% on May 10, 2013.
What was the gold price on May 1, 2013?
Gold closed at $1,446.30 per troy ounce on May 1, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹25,016.
Is May usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.