Gold Price in 2006

In 2006, the LBMA gold price rose 11.1% — from $569 at the start of the year to $632 by year-end. It reached a high of $653 in May and a low of $556 in February, averaging $613 for the year.

2006 gold price summary

CurrencyOpen (Jan)HighLowClose (Dec)Average
USD $569 $653 (May) $556 (February) $632 $613
GBP £321 £355 (April) £317 (October) £323 £331
EUR €469 €512 (April) €467 (February) €481 €485

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

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