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Gold Price in November 2013

In November 2013, gold fell 5.5%, from $1,323.60 at the end of October to $1,250.60 per troy ounce on November 29, 2013. The highest close was $1,317.70 on November 6, 2013, the lowest $1,237.80 on November 27, 2013, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,275.11. Today's price is 221.8% higher than the November 2013 close.

  • Gold fell 5.5% in US dollars in November 2013, leaving it down 25.3% for the year to date.
  • Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −7.3% in GBP to −1.5% in AUD, because exchange rates moved too.
  • It did better than silver (−8.5%), and worse than US stocks (+3.0%).
  • It closed higher on 8 trading days and lower on 12, with an average daily move of 0.63%.
  • At the end of the month it was 33.8% below its highest close since 2000.
  • Gold/silver ratio: 60.6 → 62.6.
End of October
$1,323.60
Month-end close
$1,250.60
Nov 29
Change
−5.5%
High
$1,317.70
Nov 6
Low
$1,237.80
Nov 27
Average
$1,275.11
20 trading days

Gold price chart, November 2013

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$1,231$1,281$1,330Oct 31Nov 5Nov 11Nov 14Nov 19Nov 25Nov 29

Gold in other currencies, November 2013

CurrencyChange in the month
AUD−1.5%
JPY−1.9%
ZAR−3.1%
INR−3.8%
PKR−4.3%
CAD−4.6%
TRY−4.6%
EUR−4.7%
CHF−4.9%
CNY−5.5%
EGP−5.6%
GBP−7.3%

Price in each currency at each day's exchange rate, previous month-end to this month-end. A weaker currency makes gold rise more in local terms.

Gold vs other assets, November 2013

AssetChange (USD)
Gold−5.5%
Silver−8.5%
S&P 500 (with dividends)+3.0%
US inflation (CPI, month)−0.20%
Gold, year to date (end of November)−25.3%
Gold/silver ratio60.6 → 62.6

Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.

Daily Gold Prices, November 2013

Closing price for every trading day, with the same price in INR and AED at that day's exchange rate.

DateClose (USD per oz)ChangeUSD per gram24K India, ₹ per 10 g24K UAE, AED per gram
Nov 1Fri$1,313.10−0.79% $42.22 ₹26,268AED 155.02
Nov 4Mon$1,314.60+0.11% $42.27 ₹26,289AED 155.20
Nov 5Tue$1,308.00−0.50% $42.05 ₹26,065AED 154.42
Nov 6Wed$1,317.70+0.74% $42.37 ₹26,334AED 155.56
Nov 7Thu$1,308.40−0.71% $42.07 ₹26,279AED 154.50
Nov 8Fri$1,284.50−1.83% $41.30 ₹25,956AED 151.64
Nov 11Mon$1,281.00−0.27% $41.19 ₹26,087AED 151.23
Nov 12Tue$1,271.10−0.77% $40.87 ₹25,942AED 150.06
Nov 13Wed$1,268.30−0.22% $40.78 ₹26,081AED 149.73
Nov 14Thu$1,286.20+1.41% $41.35 ₹26,205AED 151.85
Nov 15Fri$1,287.30+0.09% $41.39 ₹26,091AED 151.98
Nov 18Mon$1,272.20−1.17% $40.90 ₹25,650AED 150.19
Nov 19Tue$1,273.40+0.09% $40.94 ₹25,465AED 150.33
Nov 20Wed$1,257.90−1.22% $40.44 ₹25,119AED 148.50
Nov 21Thu$1,243.50−1.14% $39.98 ₹25,091AED 146.84
Nov 22Fri$1,244.00+0.04% $40.00 ₹25,193AED 146.86
Nov 25Mon$1,241.10−0.23% $39.90 ₹24,835AED 146.52
Nov 26Tue$1,241.40+0.02% $39.91 ₹24,946AED 146.56
Nov 27Wed$1,237.80−0.29% $39.80 ₹24,857AED 146.14
Nov 29Fri$1,250.60+1.03% $40.21 ₹25,095AED 147.64
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Local-currency columns are the US-dollar close × that day's exchange rate — the value of the metal before local taxes and premiums.

How November usually goes for gold

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in November 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +0.4%.

Gold in November 2013: FAQ

What was the price of gold in November 2013?

Gold traded between $1,237.80 and $1,317.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in November 2013, averaging $1,275.11. It closed the month at $1,250.60.

How much did gold go down in November 2013?

Gold fell 5.5%, from $1,323.60 to $1,250.60. The biggest daily rise was +1.4% on November 14, 2013 and the biggest fall −1.8% on November 8, 2013.

What was the gold price on November 1, 2013?

Gold closed at $1,313.10 per troy ounce on November 1, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹26,268.

Is November usually a good month for gold?

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in November 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +0.4%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.

How much did gold change in rupees in November 2013?

Gold fell 3.8% in Indian rupee terms in November 2013, compared with −5.5% in US dollars.

Did gold beat stocks in November 2013?

No. Gold was −5.5% for the month, against +3.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.

Did gold keep up with inflation in November 2013?

US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.20% in November, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −5.3%.