Platinum Price in 2008

In 2008, the LBMA platinum price fell 48.1% — from $1,731 at the start of the year to $898 by year-end. It reached a high of $2,150 in February and a low of $814 in October, averaging $1,563 for the year.

2008 platinum price summary

CurrencyOpen (Jan)HighLowClose (Dec)Average
USD $1,731 $2,150 (February) $814 (October) $898 $1,563
GBP £871 £1,084 (February) £505 (October) £621 £830
EUR €1,166 €1,415 (February) €634 (December) €634 €1,042

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

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