Brent Oil Price in 1995
The brent oil price rose 14.9% in 1995, from $16.23 at the end of 1994 to $18.65. Its highest close was $19.38 on May 1, and its lowest $15.35 on Jul 21. The biggest one-day fall was −4.6% on Jun 19 and the biggest rise +3.4% on Jul 26. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 12.1%.
Brent Oil Price, daily closes 1995
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1995
What happened, and how the Brent oil moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Sunday, February 26Barings Bank is declared insolvent after losses from Nick Leeson's Japanese derivatives trading. SourceBrent oil: +1.5% next trading day (Feb 27) · +4.3% a month later
- 2
Monday, June 19 From the dataBiggest one-day fall of the year: −4.6%.
- 3
Friday, July 21 From the dataEnters a bear market: 20% below its peak of $19.38 (May 1, 1995). Bear market low: $15.35, 20.8% below the peak.
- 4
Wednesday, July 26 From the dataBiggest one-day rise of the year: +3.4%.
Biggest days of 1995
| Best days | Worst days | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | +3.4% | Jun 19 | −4.6% |
| Apr 18 | +3.2% | Apr 13 | −4.0% |
| Dec 27 | +3.0% | May 9 | −3.5% |
| Apr 11 | +2.6% | Oct 5 | −3.4% |
| Jan 11 | +2.5% | May 25 | −3.0% |
Volatility: 20.5% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $16.80 | +3.5% |
| Feb | $17.23 | +2.6% |
| Mar | $17.98 | +4.4% |
| Apr | $18.98 | +5.6% |
| May | $17.58 | −7.4% |
| Jun | $16.58 | −5.7% |
| Jul | $15.78 | −4.8% |
| Aug | $16.20 | +2.7% |
| Sep | $16.58 | +2.3% |
| Oct | $16.58 | 0.0% |
| Nov | $17.13 | +3.3% |
| Dec | $18.65 | +8.9% |
Other Markets in 1995
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Oil Price | +14.9% | $18.65 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1995 | +33.5% | 5,117.12 |
| S&P 500 in 1995 | +34.1% | 615.93 |
| Nasdaq Composite in 1995 | +39.9% | 1,052.13 |
| Russell 2000 in 1995 | +26.2% | 315.97 |
| Nikkei 225 in 1995 | +0.7% | 19,868.00 |
| Gold in 1995 | +1.0% | $387.00 |
| Silver in 1995 | +5.8% | $5.13 |
| WTI crude oil in 1995 | +10.0% | $19.54 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield in 1995 | −2.26 pp | 5.58% |
Brent Oil Price in 1995: FAQ
How much did the brent oil price rise in 1995?
The brent oil price rose 14.9% in 1995, from $16.23 at the end of 1994 to $18.65. Its highest close was $19.38 on May 1, and its lowest $15.35 on Jul 21. The biggest one-day fall was −4.6% on Jun 19 and the biggest rise +3.4% on Jul 26. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 12.1%.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the brent oil price in 1995?
Highest: $19.38 on May 1, 1995. Lowest: $15.35 on July 21, 1995. It closed higher on 137 of 253 trading days.
What happened to the brent oil price on February 26, 1995?
Barings Bank is declared insolvent after losses from Nick Leeson's Japanese derivatives trading. The brent oil price rose 1.5% on the next trading day (February 27, 1995), and was +4.3% a month later.
Data: Europe Brent spot price (EIA) from 1987, ICE Brent futures closes after that. 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.