Dow Jones in 2013
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.5% in 2013, from 13,104 at the end of 2012 to 16,577. Its highest close was 16,577 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until April 30, 2014, and its lowest 13,329 on Jan 8. The biggest one-day fall was −2.3% on Jun 20 and the biggest rise +2.4% on Jan 2. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 24.6%.
Dow Jones, daily closes 2013
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 2013
What happened, and how the Dow Jones moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, January 2 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +2.4%.
- 2
Tuesday, March 5Dow closes at 14,253.77, surpassing its October 2007 record high. SourceDow Jones: +0.9% that day · +3.0% a month later
- 3
Tuesday, March 5 From the datasets the first of 52 record closing highs this year, at 14,254. Back above its pre-bear-market peak of 14,165 (October 9, 2007).
- 4
Monday, March 25Cyprus agrees a 10 billion euro international bailout that closes Laiki Bank and imposes losses on uninsured deposits. SourceDow Jones: −0.4% that day · +1.4% a month later
- 5
Thursday, June 20 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −2.3%.
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Tuesday, December 31 From the dataLast record close of the year: 16,577.
Biggest days of 2013
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | +2.4% | Jun 20 | −2.3% |
| Oct 10 | +2.2% | Apr 15 | −1.8% |
| Dec 18 | +1.8% | Feb 25 | −1.5% |
| Jun 7 | +1.4% | Aug 15 | −1.5% |
| Oct 16 | +1.4% | Jun 5 | −1.4% |
Volatility: 10.2% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13,861 | +5.8% |
| Feb | 14,054 | +1.4% |
| Mar | 14,579 | +3.7% |
| Apr | 14,840 | +1.8% |
| May | 15,116 | +1.9% |
| Jun | 14,910 | −1.4% |
| Jul | 15,500 | +4.0% |
| Aug | 14,810 | −4.4% |
| Sep | 15,130 | +2.2% |
| Oct | 15,546 | +2.8% |
| Nov | 16,086 | +3.5% |
| Dec | 16,577 | +3.0% |
Other Markets in 2013
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +26.5% | 16,577 |
| S&P 500 in 2013 | +29.6% | 1,848.36 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 2013 | +38.3% | 4,176.59 |
| Russell 2000 in 2013 | +37.0% | 1,163.64 |
| Nikkei 225 in 2013 | +56.7% | 16,291.31 |
| Gold in 2013 | −27.5% | $1,202.30 |
| Silver in 2013 | −35.3% | $19.37 |
| WTI crude oil in 2013 | +6.9% | $98.17 |
| Brent crude oil in 2013 | −1.3% | $109.40 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 2013 | +1.26 pp | 3.04% |
Dow Jones in 2013: FAQ
How much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise in 2013?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.5% in 2013, from 13,104 at the end of 2012 to 16,577. Its highest close was 16,577 on Dec 31 — a record that stood until April 30, 2014, and its lowest 13,329 on Jan 8. The biggest one-day fall was −2.3% on Jun 20 and the biggest rise +2.4% on Jan 2. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 24.6%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2013?
Highest: 16,577 on December 31, 2013. Lowest: 13,329 on January 8, 2013. It closed higher on 146 of 252 trading days.
What happened to the Dow Jones Industrial Average on March 5, 2013?
Dow closes at 14,253.77, surpassing its October 2007 record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9% that day, and was +3.0% a month later.
Did the Dow Jones Industrial Average reach a record high in 2013?
Yes — 52 record closing highs, the last at 16,577 on December 31, 2013.
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.