Gold Price in January 2016
In January 2016, gold rose 5.3%, from $1,060.30 at the end of December to $1,116.40 per troy ounce on January 29, 2016. The highest close was $1,121.70 on January 26, 2016, the lowest $1,073.90 on January 14, 2016, and the average over 19 trading days was $1,097.64. Today's price is 270.1% higher than the January 2016 close.
Gold price chart, January 2016
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4Mon | $1,075.10 | +1.40% | $34.57 | ₹22,880 | AED 126.92 |
| Jan 5Tue | $1,078.40 | +0.31% | $34.67 | ₹23,091 | AED 127.32 |
| Jan 6Wed | $1,091.90 | +1.25% | $35.11 | ₹23,354 | AED 128.91 |
| Jan 7Thu | $1,107.70 | +1.45% | $35.61 | ₹23,763 | AED 130.77 |
| Jan 8Fri | $1,097.80 | −0.89% | $35.30 | ₹23,620 | AED 129.59 |
| Jan 11Mon | $1,096.50 | −0.12% | $35.25 | ₹23,563 | AED 129.44 |
| Jan 12Tue | $1,085.60 | −0.99% | $34.90 | ₹23,313 | AED 128.16 |
| Jan 13Wed | $1,087.50 | +0.18% | $34.96 | ₹23,398 | AED 128.38 |
| Jan 14Thu | $1,073.90 | −1.25% | $34.53 | ₹23,111 | AED 126.79 |
| Jan 15Fri | $1,091.50 | +1.64% | $35.09 | ₹23,619 | AED 128.84 |
| Jan 19Tue | $1,089.90 | −0.15% | $35.04 | ₹23,727 | AED 128.66 |
| Jan 20Wed | $1,107.10 | +1.58% | $35.59 | ₹24,121 | AED 130.69 |
| Jan 21Thu | $1,099.10 | −0.72% | $35.34 | ₹24,011 | AED 129.75 |
| Jan 22Fri | $1,097.20 | −0.17% | $35.28 | ₹23,920 | AED 129.52 |
| Jan 25Mon | $1,106.20 | +0.82% | $35.57 | ₹24,021 | AED 130.60 |
| Jan 26Tue | $1,121.70 | +1.40% | $36.06 | ₹24,430 | AED 132.43 |
| Jan 27Wed | $1,116.10 | −0.50% | $35.88 | ₹24,318 | AED 131.76 |
| Jan 28Thu | $1,115.60 | −0.04% | $35.87 | ₹24,460 | AED 131.70 |
| Jan 29Fri | $1,116.40 | +0.07% | $35.89 | ₹24,441 | AED 131.79 |
How January usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%.
Gold in January 2016: FAQ
What was the price of gold in January 2016?
Gold traded between $1,073.90 and $1,121.70 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2016, averaging $1,097.64. It closed the month at $1,116.40.
How much did gold go up in January 2016?
Gold rose 5.3%, from $1,060.30 to $1,116.40. The biggest daily rise was +1.6% on January 15, 2016 and the biggest fall −1.3% on January 14, 2016.
What was the gold price on January 4, 2016?
Gold closed at $1,075.10 per troy ounce on January 4, 2016, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹22,880.
Is January usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in January 14 times out of 20, with an average move of +3.5% and a median of +3.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.