Gold Price in 1982

In 1982, the LBMA gold price rose 18.1% — from $387 at the start of the year to $457 by year-end. It reached a high of $457 in December and a low of $318 in June, averaging $378 for the year.

1982 gold price summary

CurrencyOpen (Jan)HighLowClose (Dec)Average
USD $387 $457 (December) $318 (June) $457 $378
GBP £205 £282 (December) £179 (March) £282 £219

Prices are the LBMA London fix per troy ounce, monthly close. EUR begins 1999.

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