Gold Price in December 2016
In December 2016, gold fell 1.8%, from $1,170.80 at the end of November to $1,150.00 per troy ounce on December 30, 2016. The highest close was $1,175.10 on December 2, 2016, the lowest $1,127.80 on December 15, 2016, and the average over 21 trading days was $1,151.40. Today's price is 259.3% higher than the December 2016 close.
Gold price chart, December 2016
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, December 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Thu | $1,166.90 | −0.33% | $37.52 | ₹25,732 | AED 137.76 |
| Dec 2Fri | $1,175.10 | +0.70% | $37.78 | ₹25,772 | AED 138.73 |
| Dec 5Mon | $1,174.00 | −0.09% | $37.74 | ₹25,671 | AED 138.60 |
| Dec 6Tue | $1,167.60 | −0.55% | $37.54 | ₹25,531 | AED 137.88 |
| Dec 7Wed | $1,175.00 | +0.63% | $37.78 | ₹25,583 | AED 138.72 |
| Dec 8Thu | $1,169.80 | −0.44% | $37.61 | ₹25,361 | AED 138.11 |
| Dec 9Fri | $1,159.40 | −0.89% | $37.28 | ₹25,126 | AED 136.88 |
| Dec 12Mon | $1,163.50 | +0.35% | $37.41 | ₹25,235 | AED 137.36 |
| Dec 13Tue | $1,156.70 | −0.58% | $37.19 | ₹25,072 | AED 136.56 |
| Dec 14Wed | $1,161.30 | +0.40% | $37.34 | ₹25,160 | AED 137.10 |
| Dec 15Thu | $1,127.80 | −2.88% | $36.26 | ₹24,591 | AED 133.15 |
| Dec 16Fri | $1,135.30 | +0.67% | $36.50 | ₹24,764 | AED 134.03 |
| Dec 19Mon | $1,140.50 | +0.46% | $36.67 | ₹24,874 | AED 134.64 |
| Dec 20Tue | $1,131.50 | −0.79% | $36.38 | ₹24,679 | AED 133.58 |
| Dec 21Wed | $1,131.10 | −0.04% | $36.37 | ₹24,691 | AED 133.53 |
| Dec 22Thu | $1,128.80 | −0.20% | $36.29 | ₹24,615 | AED 133.26 |
| Dec 23Fri | $1,131.90 | +0.27% | $36.39 | ₹24,687 | AED 133.61 |
| Dec 27Tue | $1,137.30 | +0.48% | $36.57 | ₹24,781 | AED 134.26 |
| Dec 28Wed | $1,139.40 | +0.18% | $36.63 | ₹24,898 | AED 134.51 |
| Dec 29Thu | $1,156.40 | +1.49% | $37.18 | ₹25,358 | AED 136.52 |
| Dec 30Fri | $1,150.00 | −0.55% | $36.97 | ₹25,117 | AED 135.76 |
How December usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%.
Gold in December 2016: FAQ
What was the price of gold in December 2016?
Gold traded between $1,127.80 and $1,175.10 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2016, averaging $1,151.40. It closed the month at $1,150.00.
How much did gold go down in December 2016?
Gold fell 1.8%, from $1,170.80 to $1,150.00. The biggest daily rise was +1.5% on December 29, 2016 and the biggest fall −2.9% on December 15, 2016.
What was the gold price on December 1, 2016?
Gold closed at $1,166.90 per troy ounce on December 1, 2016, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹25,732.
Is December usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in December 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.0% and a median of +1.8%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.