Gold Price in January 2021
In January 2021, gold fell 2.5%, from $1,895.10 at the end of December to $1,847.30 per troy ounce on January 29, 2021. The highest close was $1,954.40 on January 5, 2021, the lowest $1,829.90 on January 15, 2021, and the average over 19 trading days was $1,866.04. Today's price is 118.6% higher than the January 2021 close.
Gold price chart, January 2021
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, January 2021
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 | $1,946.60 | +2.72% | $62.58 | ₹45,744 | AED 229.83 |
| Jan 5Tue | $1,954.40 | +0.40% | $62.84 | ₹46,071 | AED 230.74 |
| Jan 6Wed | $1,908.60 | −2.34% | $61.36 | ₹45,025 | AED 225.34 |
| Jan 7Thu | $1,913.60 | +0.26% | $61.52 | ₹45,134 | AED 225.93 |
| Jan 8Fri | $1,835.40 | −4.09% | $59.01 | ₹43,340 | AED 216.69 |
| Jan 11Mon | $1,850.80 | +0.84% | $59.50 | ₹43,661 | AED 218.54 |
| Jan 12Tue | $1,844.20 | −0.36% | $59.29 | ₹43,588 | AED 217.73 |
| Jan 13Wed | $1,854.90 | +0.58% | $59.64 | ₹43,633 | AED 219.00 |
| Jan 14Thu | $1,851.40 | −0.19% | $59.52 | ₹43,554 | AED 218.58 |
| Jan 15Fri | $1,829.90 | −1.16% | $58.83 | ₹42,999 | AED 216.05 |
| Jan 19Tue | $1,840.20 | +0.56% | $59.16 | ₹43,301 | AED 217.26 |
| Jan 20Wed | $1,866.50 | +1.43% | $60.01 | ₹43,922 | AED 220.41 |
| Jan 21Thu | $1,865.90 | −0.03% | $59.99 | ₹43,739 | AED 220.30 |
| Jan 22Fri | $1,856.20 | −0.52% | $59.68 | ₹43,538 | AED 219.15 |
| Jan 25Mon | $1,855.20 | −0.05% | $59.65 | ₹43,539 | AED 219.06 |
| Jan 26Tue | $1,850.90 | −0.23% | $59.51 | ₹43,423 | AED 218.52 |
| Jan 27Wed | $1,844.90 | −0.32% | $59.31 | ₹43,252 | AED 217.82 |
| Jan 28Thu | $1,837.90 | −0.38% | $59.09 | ₹43,158 | AED 216.99 |
| Jan 29Fri | $1,847.30 | +0.51% | $59.39 | ₹43,320 | AED 218.14 |
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 2021: FAQ
What was the price of gold in January 2021?
Gold traded between $1,829.90 and $1,954.40 per troy ounce (daily closes) in January 2021, averaging $1,866.04. It closed the month at $1,847.30.
How much did gold go down in January 2021?
Gold fell 2.5%, from $1,895.10 to $1,847.30. The biggest daily rise was +2.7% on January 4, 2021 and the biggest fall −4.1% on January 8, 2021.
What was the gold price on January 4, 2021?
Gold closed at $1,946.60 per troy ounce on January 4, 2021, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹45,744.
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.