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Gold Price in October 2017

In October 2017, gold fell 1.1%, from $1,281.50 at the end of September to $1,267.00 per troy ounce on October 31, 2017. The highest close was $1,301.50 on October 13, 2017, the lowest $1,266.30 on October 26, 2017, and the average over 22 trading days was $1,279.25. Today's price is 226.1% higher than the October 2017 close.

End of September
$1,281.50
Month-end close
$1,267.00
Oct 31
Change
−1.1%
High
$1,301.50
Oct 13
Low
$1,266.30
Oct 26
Average
$1,279.25
22 trading days

Gold price chart, October 2017

US dollars per troy ounce · daily close
$1,263$1,284$1,304Sep 29Oct 5Oct 10Oct 16Oct 20Oct 25Oct 31

Daily Gold Prices, October 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
Oct 2Mon$1,272.70−0.69% $40.92 ₹26,717AED 150.26
Oct 3Tue$1,271.50−0.09% $40.88 ₹26,805AED 150.11
Oct 4Wed$1,273.70+0.17% $40.95 ₹26,799AED 150.37
Oct 5Thu$1,269.90−0.30% $40.83 ₹26,546AED 149.92
Oct 6Fri$1,271.60+0.13% $40.88 ₹26,660AED 150.12
Oct 9Mon$1,281.80+0.80% $41.21 ₹26,958AED 151.33
Oct 10Tue$1,290.60+0.69% $41.49 ₹27,143AED 152.37
Oct 11Wed$1,285.80−0.37% $41.34 ₹26,969AED 151.81
Oct 12Thu$1,293.30+0.58% $41.58 ₹27,113AED 152.68
Oct 13Fri$1,301.50+0.63% $41.84 ₹27,218AED 153.66
Oct 16Mon$1,299.90−0.12% $41.79 ₹27,029AED 153.47
Oct 17Tue$1,283.00−1.30% $41.25 ₹26,686AED 151.47
Oct 18Wed$1,279.90−0.24% $41.15 ₹26,718AED 151.11
Oct 19Thu$1,286.90+0.55% $41.37 ₹26,910AED 151.93
Oct 20Fri$1,277.40−0.74% $41.07 ₹26,656AED 150.80
Oct 23Mon$1,277.70+0.02% $41.08 ₹26,744AED 150.85
Oct 24Tue$1,275.00−0.21% $40.99 ₹26,659AED 150.53
Oct 25Wed$1,275.40+0.03% $41.01 ₹26,686AED 150.57
Oct 26Thu$1,266.30−0.71% $40.71 ₹26,398AED 149.50
Oct 27Fri$1,268.50+0.17% $40.78 ₹26,346AED 149.75
Oct 30Mon$1,274.10+0.44% $40.96 ₹26,574AED 150.42
Oct 31Tue$1,267.00−0.56% $40.73 ₹26,414AED 149.57
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 October usually goes for gold

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%.

Gold in October 2017: FAQ

What was the price of gold in October 2017?

Gold traded between $1,266.30 and $1,301.50 per troy ounce (daily closes) in October 2017, averaging $1,279.25. It closed the month at $1,267.00.

How much did gold go down in October 2017?

Gold fell 1.1%, from $1,281.50 to $1,267.00. The biggest daily rise was +0.8% on October 9, 2017 and the biggest fall −1.3% on October 17, 2017.

What was the gold price on October 2, 2017?

Gold closed at $1,272.70 per troy ounce on October 2, 2017, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹26,717.

Is October usually a good month for gold?

In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in October 12 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.6% and a median of +1.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.