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S&P 500 in 1983

The S&P 500 rose 17.3% in 1983, from 140.64 at the end of 1982 to 164.93. Its highest close was 172.65 on Oct 10 — a record that stood until January 21, 1985, and its lowest 138.34 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.7% on Jan 24 and the biggest rise +2.7% on Jul 20. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.0%.

Change in 1983
+17.3%
140.64 → 164.93
High
172.65
Oct 10
Low
138.34
Jan 3
After inflation
+13.0%
US CPI
Up days
137 of 253
longest run 8 up, 5 down
Record highs
29
closing records

S&P 500, daily closes 1983

Numbers mark the events below
142155169previous recordJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1Jan 6: sets the first of 29 record closing highs this year, at 145.27.2Jan 24: Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.7%.3Jul 20: Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.7%.4Oct 10: Last record close of the year: 172.65.

Key Events in 1983

What happened, and how the S&P 500 moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.

  1. 1
    Thursday, January 6 From the data
    sets the first of 29 record closing highs this year, at 145.27.
  2. 2
    Monday, January 24 From the data
    Biggest one-day fall of the year: −2.7%.
  3. 3
    Wednesday, July 20 From the data
    Biggest one-day rise of the year: +2.7%.
  4. 4
    Monday, October 10 From the data
    Last record close of the year: 172.65.

Biggest days of 1983

Best daysWorst days
Jul 20+2.7%Jan 24−2.7%
Jan 6+2.3%Jul 27−1.7%
Jan 4+2.2%Feb 22−1.7%
Jan 27+1.9%Jan 21−1.7%
Feb 24+1.9%Jun 28−1.7%

Volatility: 13.3% (annualised standard deviation of daily changes).

Month by month

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
Jan145.30+3.3%146.78138.34
Feb148.06+1.9%149.74142.96
Mar152.96+3.3%153.67149.59
Apr164.43+7.5%164.43151.04
May162.39−1.2%166.21161.99
Jun167.64+3.2%170.99161.36
Jul162.56−3.0%170.53162.56
Aug164.40+1.1%165.29159.18
Sep166.07+1.0%170.07164.23
Oct163.55−1.5%172.65163.37
Nov166.40+1.7%167.91161.76
Dec164.93−0.9%166.49161.66

Other Markets in 1983

Change over the calendar year.

MarketChangeYear-end
S&P 500+17.3%164.93
Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1983+20.3%1,258.64
Nasdaq Composite in 1983+19.9%278.60
Gold in 1983−16.3%$382.40
Silver in 1983−18.0%$8.91
US 10-year Treasury yield in 1983+1.46 pp11.82%
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S&P 500 in 1983: FAQ

How much did the S&P 500 rise in 1983?

The S&P 500 rose 17.3% in 1983, from 140.64 at the end of 1982 to 164.93. Its highest close was 172.65 on Oct 10 — a record that stood until January 21, 1985, and its lowest 138.34 on Jan 3. The biggest one-day fall was −2.7% on Jan 24 and the biggest rise +2.7% on Jul 20. Adjusted for inflation, it gained 13.0%.

What were the highest and lowest closes of the S&P 500 in 1983?

Highest: 172.65 on October 10, 1983. Lowest: 138.34 on January 3, 1983. It closed higher on 137 of 253 trading days.

Did the S&P 500 reach a record high in 1983?

Yes — 29 record closing highs, the last at 172.65 on October 10, 1983.

Data: Daily closes since 1950 (price index, excluding dividends). 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.