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Gold Price in January 2017

In January 2017, gold rose 5.1%, from $1,150.00 at the end of December to $1,208.60 per troy ounce on January 31, 2017. The highest close was $1,215.00 on January 23, 2017, the lowest $1,160.40 on January 3, 2017, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,193.19. Today's price is 241.9% higher than the January 2017 close.

End of December
$1,150.00
Month-end close
$1,208.60
Jan 31
Change
+5.1%
High
$1,215.00
Jan 23
Low
$1,160.40
Jan 3
Average
$1,193.19
20 trading days

Gold price chart, January 2017

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$1,145$1,183$1,220Dec 30Jan 5Jan 11Jan 17Jan 20Jan 26Jan 31

Daily Gold Prices, January 2017

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
Jan 3Tue$1,160.40+0.90% $37.31 ₹25,419AED 136.99
Jan 4Wed$1,163.80+0.29% $37.42 ₹25,545AED 137.40
Jan 5Thu$1,179.70+1.37% $37.93 ₹25,748AED 139.27
Jan 6Fri$1,171.90−0.66% $37.68 ₹25,520AED 138.35
Jan 9Mon$1,183.50+0.99% $38.05 ₹25,929AED 139.72
Jan 10Tue$1,184.20+0.06% $38.07 ₹25,927AED 139.81
Jan 11Wed$1,195.60+0.96% $38.44 ₹26,261AED 141.15
Jan 12Thu$1,198.90+0.28% $38.55 ₹26,265AED 141.54
Jan 13Fri$1,195.30−0.30% $38.43 ₹26,182AED 141.11
Jan 17Tue$1,212.00+1.40% $38.97 ₹26,534AED 143.09
Jan 18Wed$1,211.30−0.06% $38.94 ₹26,443AED 143.01
Jan 19Thu$1,200.90−0.86% $38.61 ₹26,331AED 141.78
Jan 20Fri$1,204.30+0.28% $38.72 ₹26,364AED 142.18
Jan 23Mon$1,215.00+0.89% $39.06 ₹26,593AED 143.44
Jan 24Tue$1,210.30−0.39% $38.91 ₹26,480AED 142.89
Jan 25Wed$1,197.30−1.07% $38.49 ₹26,239AED 141.35
Jan 26Thu$1,189.50−0.65% $38.24 ₹25,995AED 140.45
Jan 27Fri$1,188.10−0.12% $38.20 ₹26,032AED 140.26
Jan 30Mon$1,193.20+0.43% $38.36 ₹26,129AED 140.86
Jan 31Tue$1,208.60+1.29% $38.86 ₹26,353AED 142.68
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 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 2017: FAQ

What was the price of gold in January 2017?

Gold traded between $1,160.40 and $1,215.00 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2017, averaging $1,193.19. It closed the month at $1,208.60.

How much did gold go up in January 2017?

Gold rose 5.1%, from $1,150.00 to $1,208.60. The biggest daily rise was +1.4% on January 17, 2017 and the biggest fall −1.1% on January 25, 2017.

What was the gold price on January 3, 2017?

Gold closed at $1,160.40 per troy ounce on January 3, 2017, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹25,419.

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.