Gold Price in 2009

In 2009, the LBMA gold price rose 18.3% — from $920 at the start of the year to $1,088 by year-end. It reached a high of $1,176 in November and a low of $883 in April, averaging $981 for the year.

2009 gold price summary

CurrencyOpen (Jan)HighLowClose (Dec)Average
USD $920 $1,176 (November) $883 (April) $1,088 $981
GBP £642 £715 (November) £566 (June) £683 £628
EUR €716 €782 (November) €665 (July) €761 €703

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

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