Gold Price in August 2017
In August 2017, gold rose 3.9%, from $1,266.60 at the end of July to $1,316.20 per troy ounce on August 31, 2017. The highest close was $1,316.20 on August 31, 2017, the lowest $1,256.40 on August 8, 2017, and the average over 23 trading days was $1,283.80. Today's price is 207.1% higher than the August 2017 close.
Gold price chart, August 2017
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, August 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Tue | $1,272.60 | +0.47% | $40.92 | ₹26,263 | AED 150.24 |
| Aug 2Wed | $1,271.80 | −0.06% | $40.89 | ₹26,192 | AED 150.14 |
| Aug 3Thu | $1,267.80 | −0.31% | $40.76 | ₹25,940 | AED 149.68 |
| Aug 4Fri | $1,258.30 | −0.75% | $40.46 | ₹25,769 | AED 148.55 |
| Aug 7Mon | $1,258.20 | −0.01% | $40.45 | ₹25,754 | AED 148.54 |
| Aug 8Tue | $1,256.40 | −0.14% | $40.39 | ₹25,784 | AED 148.33 |
| Aug 9Wed | $1,273.00 | +1.32% | $40.93 | ₹26,072 | AED 150.29 |
| Aug 10Thu | $1,283.70 | +0.84% | $41.27 | ₹26,368 | AED 151.55 |
| Aug 11Fri | $1,287.70 | +0.31% | $41.40 | ₹26,554 | AED 152.02 |
| Aug 14Mon | $1,284.20 | −0.27% | $41.29 | ₹26,458 | AED 151.61 |
| Aug 15Tue | $1,273.70 | −0.82% | $40.95 | ₹26,280 | AED 150.37 |
| Aug 16Wed | $1,276.90 | +0.25% | $41.05 | ₹26,382 | AED 150.75 |
| Aug 17Thu | $1,286.40 | +0.74% | $41.36 | ₹26,536 | AED 151.87 |
| Aug 18Fri | $1,285.70 | −0.05% | $41.34 | ₹26,533 | AED 151.79 |
| Aug 21Mon | $1,290.80 | +0.40% | $41.50 | ₹26,592 | AED 152.39 |
| Aug 22Tue | $1,285.10 | −0.44% | $41.32 | ₹26,508 | AED 151.72 |
| Aug 23Wed | $1,288.90 | +0.30% | $41.44 | ₹26,545 | AED 152.17 |
| Aug 24Thu | $1,286.50 | −0.19% | $41.36 | ₹26,474 | AED 151.89 |
| Aug 25Fri | $1,292.50 | +0.47% | $41.55 | ₹26,610 | AED 152.59 |
| Aug 28Mon | $1,309.70 | +1.33% | $42.11 | ₹26,947 | AED 154.62 |
| Aug 29Tue | $1,313.10 | +0.26% | $42.22 | ₹26,930 | AED 155.02 |
| Aug 30Wed | $1,308.10 | −0.38% | $42.06 | ₹26,911 | AED 154.44 |
| Aug 31Thu | $1,316.20 | +0.62% | $42.32 | ₹27,073 | AED 155.38 |
How August usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%.
Gold in August 2017: FAQ
What was the price of gold in August 2017?
Gold traded between $1,256.40 and $1,316.20 per troy ounce (daily closes) in August 2017, averaging $1,283.80. It closed the month at $1,316.20.
How much did gold go up in August 2017?
Gold rose 3.9%, from $1,266.60 to $1,316.20. The biggest daily rise was +1.3% on August 28, 2017 and the biggest fall −0.8% on August 15, 2017.
What was the gold price on August 1, 2017?
Gold closed at $1,272.60 per troy ounce on August 1, 2017, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹26,263.
Is August usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in August 13 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +0.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.