Gold Price in March 2015
In March 2015, gold fell 2.4%, from $1,212.60 at the end of February to $1,183.10 per troy ounce on March 31, 2015. The highest close was $1,207.70 on March 2, 2015, the lowest $1,148.30 on March 17, 2015, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,177.77. Today's price is 240.1% higher than the March 2015 close.
- Gold fell 2.4% in US dollars in March 2015, leaving it down 0.1% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −3.3% in CNY to +2.7% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than bitcoin (−3.9%), and worse than silver (+0.4%) and US stocks (−1.6%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 0.59%.
- At the end of the month it was 37.4% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 73.4 → 71.4.
Gold price chart, March 2015
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeGold in other currencies, March 2015
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | +2.7% |
| GBP | +1.6% |
| TRY | +1.4% |
| EUR | +0.9% |
| AUD | −0.6% |
| CHF | −0.9% |
| CAD | −1.1% |
| INR | −1.2% |
| JPY | −1.9% |
| EGP | −2.5% |
| PKR | −2.5% |
| CNY | −3.3% |
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, March 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −2.4% |
| Silver | +0.4% |
| Bitcoin | −3.9% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −1.6% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.60% |
| Gold, year to date (end of March) | −0.1% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 73.4 → 71.4 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Gold Prices, March 2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2Mon | $1,207.70 | −0.40% | $38.83 | ₹23,938 | AED 142.58 |
| Mar 3Tue | $1,204.00 | −0.31% | $38.71 | ₹23,962 | AED 142.14 |
| Mar 4Wed | $1,200.60 | −0.28% | $38.60 | ₹23,860 | AED 141.74 |
| Mar 5Thu | $1,195.90 | −0.39% | $38.45 | ₹23,956 | AED 141.22 |
| Mar 6Fri | $1,164.10 | −2.66% | $37.43 | ₹23,370 | AED 137.43 |
| Mar 9Mon | $1,166.40 | +0.20% | $37.50 | ₹23,420 | AED 137.70 |
| Mar 10Tue | $1,160.10 | −0.54% | $37.30 | ₹23,376 | AED 136.99 |
| Mar 11Wed | $1,150.70 | −0.81% | $37.00 | ₹23,201 | AED 135.85 |
| Mar 12Thu | $1,152.10 | +0.12% | $37.04 | ₹23,245 | AED 136.05 |
| Mar 13Fri | $1,152.60 | +0.04% | $37.06 | ₹23,174 | AED 136.07 |
| Mar 16Mon | $1,153.30 | +0.06% | $37.08 | ₹23,388 | AED 136.16 |
| Mar 17Tue | $1,148.30 | −0.43% | $36.92 | ₹23,181 | AED 135.57 |
| Mar 18Wed | $1,151.40 | +0.27% | $37.02 | ₹23,179 | AED 135.94 |
| Mar 19Thu | $1,169.10 | +1.54% | $37.59 | ₹23,565 | AED 138.02 |
| Mar 20Fri | $1,184.80 | +1.34% | $38.09 | ₹23,801 | AED 139.88 |
| Mar 23Mon | $1,188.00 | +0.27% | $38.20 | ₹23,835 | AED 140.25 |
| Mar 24Tue | $1,191.70 | +0.31% | $38.31 | ₹23,840 | AED 140.69 |
| Mar 25Wed | $1,197.30 | +0.47% | $38.49 | ₹23,973 | AED 141.35 |
| Mar 26Thu | $1,205.10 | +0.65% | $38.74 | ₹24,201 | AED 142.27 |
| Mar 27Fri | $1,199.80 | −0.44% | $38.57 | ₹24,236 | AED 141.65 |
| Mar 30Mon | $1,184.80 | −1.25% | $38.09 | ₹23,813 | AED 139.88 |
| Mar 31Tue | $1,183.10 | −0.14% | $38.04 | ₹23,777 | AED 139.68 |
How March usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in March 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.8% and a median of −0.2%.
Gold in March 2015: FAQ
What was the price of gold in March 2015?
Gold traded between $1,148.30 and $1,207.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in March 2015, averaging $1,177.77. It closed the month at $1,183.10.
How much did gold go down in March 2015?
Gold fell 2.4%, from $1,212.60 to $1,183.10. The biggest daily rise was +1.5% on March 19, 2015 and the biggest fall −2.7% on March 6, 2015.
What was the gold price on March 2, 2015?
Gold closed at $1,207.70 per troy ounce on March 2, 2015, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹23,938.
Is March usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in March 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.8% and a median of −0.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did gold change in rupees in March 2015?
Gold fell 1.2% in Indian rupee terms in March 2015, compared with −2.4% in US dollars.
Did gold beat stocks in March 2015?
No. Gold was −2.4% for the month, against −1.6% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did gold keep up with inflation in March 2015?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.60% in March, so gold's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −3.0%.