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Dow Jones in 1992

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.2% in 1992, from 3,168.83 at the end of 1991 to 3,301.11. Its highest close was 3,413.21 on Jun 1 — a record that stood until February 4, 1993, and its lowest 3,136.58 on Oct 9. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Apr 7 and the biggest rise +2.1% on Sep 14. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 1.2%.

Change in 1992
+4.2%
3,168.83 → 3,301.11
High
3,413.21
Jun 1
Low
3,136.58
Oct 9
After inflation
+1.2%
US CPI
Up days
128 of 254
longest run 6 up, 5 down
Record highs
22
closing records

Dow Jones, daily closes 1992

Numbers mark the events below
3,1633,2753,387previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 2: Dow Jones sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 3,172.41.2Apr 7: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.9%.3Jun 1: Last record close of the year: 3,413.21.4Sep 14: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.1%.

Key Events in 1992

What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

  1. 1
    Thursday, January 2 From the data
    Dow Jones sets the first of 22 record closing highs this year, at 3,172.41.
  2. 2
    Tuesday, April 7 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −1.9%.
  3. 3
    Monday, June 1 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 3,413.21.
  4. 4
    Monday, September 14 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.1%.

Biggest days of 1992

Best daysWorst days
Sep 14+2.1%Apr 7−1.9%
Jan 14+1.9%Oct 2−1.7%
Jul 28+1.6%Aug 21−1.5%
Feb 20+1.6%Sep 15−1.4%
Apr 15+1.4%Jan 29−1.4%

Volatility: 10.3% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan3,223.39+1.7%3,272.143,172.41
Feb3,267.67+1.4%3,283.323,224.73
Mar3,235.47−1.0%3,290.253,208.63
Apr3,359.12+3.8%3,366.503,181.35
May3,396.88+1.1%3,398.433,336.09
Jun3,318.52−2.3%3,413.213,274.12
Jul3,393.78+2.3%3,393.783,277.61
Aug3,257.35−4.0%3,395.403,228.17
Sep3,271.66+0.4%3,376.223,250.32
Oct3,226.28−1.4%3,254.373,136.58
Nov3,305.16+2.4%3,305.163,193.32
Dec3,301.11−0.1%3,333.263,255.18

Other Markets in 1992

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
Dow Jones+4.2%3,301.11
S&P 500 in 1992+4.5%435.71
Nasdaq Composite in 1992+15.5%676.95
Russell 2000 in 1992+16.4%221.01
Nikkei 225 in 1992−26.4%16,925.00
Gold in 1992−5.7%$332.90
Silver in 1992−4.9%$3.67
WTI crude oil in 1992+1.8%$19.49
Brent crude oil in 1992+0.6%$17.85
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1992−0.01 pp6.70%
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Dow Jones in 1992: FAQ

How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 1992?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.2% in 1992, from 3,168.83 at the end of 1991 to 3,301.11. Its highest close was 3,413.21 on Jun 1 — a record that stood until February 4, 1993, and its lowest 3,136.58 on Oct 9. The biggest one-day fall was −1.9% on Apr 7 and the biggest rise +2.1% on Sep 14. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 1.2%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1992?

Highest: 3,413.21 on June 1, 1992. Lowest: 3,136.58 on October 9, 1992. It closed higher on 128 of 254 trading days.

Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 1992?

Yes — 22 record closing highs, the last at 3,413.21 on June 1, 1992.

Data: Daily closes since 26 May 1896. Saturday sessions were held until 1952. The NYSE was closed from 31 Jul to 11 Dec 1914. Price index: dividends are not included. Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.