Gold Price in 1981
In 1981, the LBMA gold price fell 21.5% — from $507 at the start of the year to $398 by year-end. It reached a high of $514 in March and a low of $398 in December, averaging $450 for the year.
1981 gold price summary
| Currency | Open (Jan) | High | Low | Close (Dec) | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | $507 | $514 (March) | $398 (December) | $398 | $450 |
| GBP | £213 | £237 (September) | £209 (December) | £209 | £223 |
Prices are the LBMA London fix per troy ounce, monthly close. EUR begins 1999.
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