Platinum Price in 2006

In 2006, the LBMA platinum price rose 4.3% — from $1,072 at the start of the year to $1,118 by year-end. It reached a high of $1,280 in May and a low of $1,051 in February, averaging $1,152 for the year.

2006 platinum price summary

CurrencyOpen (Jan)HighLowClose (Dec)Average
USD $1,072 $1,280 (May) $1,051 (February) $1,118 $1,152
GBP £605 £683 (May) £565 (October) £569 £622
EUR €885 €995 (May) €845 (October) €848 €911

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

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