Gold Price in May 2021
In May 2021, gold rose 7.6%, from $1,767.70 at the end of April to $1,902.50 per troy ounce on May 28, 2021. The highest close was $1,902.50 on May 28, 2021, the lowest $1,776.00 on May 4, 2021, and the average over 20 trading days was $1,850.77. Today's price is 117.2% higher than the May 2021 close.
Gold price chart, May 2021
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Gold Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3Mon | $1,791.80 | +1.36% | $57.61 | ₹42,684 | AED 211.57 |
| May 4Tue | $1,776.00 | −0.88% | $57.10 | ₹42,161 | AED 209.68 |
| May 5Wed | $1,784.30 | +0.47% | $57.37 | ₹42,324 | AED 210.66 |
| May 6Thu | $1,815.70 | +1.76% | $58.38 | ₹43,081 | AED 214.37 |
| May 7Fri | $1,831.30 | +0.86% | $58.88 | ₹43,343 | AED 216.21 |
| May 10Mon | $1,837.60 | +0.34% | $59.08 | ₹43,300 | AED 216.98 |
| May 11Tue | $1,836.10 | −0.08% | $59.03 | ₹43,389 | AED 216.78 |
| May 12Wed | $1,822.80 | −0.72% | $58.60 | ₹43,001 | AED 215.21 |
| May 13Thu | $1,824.00 | +0.07% | $58.64 | ₹43,209 | AED 215.35 |
| May 14Fri | $1,838.10 | +0.77% | $59.10 | ₹43,403 | AED 217.01 |
| May 17Mon | $1,867.60 | +1.60% | $60.04 | ₹44,000 | AED 220.52 |
| May 18Tue | $1,868.00 | +0.02% | $60.06 | ₹44,004 | AED 220.54 |
| May 19Wed | $1,881.50 | +0.72% | $60.49 | ₹44,236 | AED 222.14 |
| May 20Thu | $1,881.90 | +0.02% | $60.50 | ₹44,303 | AED 222.18 |
| May 21Fri | $1,876.70 | −0.28% | $60.34 | ₹44,059 | AED 221.57 |
| May 24Mon | $1,884.50 | +0.42% | $60.59 | ₹44,175 | AED 222.52 |
| May 25Tue | $1,898.00 | +0.72% | $61.02 | ₹44,446 | AED 224.09 |
| May 26Wed | $1,901.20 | +0.17% | $61.12 | ₹44,502 | AED 224.51 |
| May 27Thu | $1,895.70 | −0.29% | $60.95 | ₹44,293 | AED 223.81 |
| May 28Fri | $1,902.50 | +0.36% | $61.17 | ₹44,458 | AED 224.62 |
How May usually goes for gold
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%.
Gold in May 2021: FAQ
What was the price of gold in May 2021?
Gold traded between $1,776.00 and $1,902.50 per troy ounce (daily closes) in May 2021, averaging $1,850.77. It closed the month at $1,902.50.
How much did gold go up in May 2021?
Gold rose 7.6%, from $1,767.70 to $1,902.50. The biggest daily rise was +1.8% on May 6, 2021 and the biggest fall −0.9% on May 4, 2021.
What was the gold price on May 3, 2021?
Gold closed at $1,791.80 per troy ounce on May 3, 2021, the first trading day of the month. 24K India, ₹ per 10 g: ₹42,684.
Is May usually a good month for gold?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, gold rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −1.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.