Silver Price in 1981
In 1981, the LBMA silver price fell 38.0% — from $13.15 at the start of the year to $8.15 by year-end. It reached a high of $13.15 in January and a low of $8.15 in December, averaging $10.01 for the year.
1981 silver price summary
| Currency | Open (Jan) | High | Low | Close (Dec) | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | $13.15 | $13.15 (January) | $8.15 (December) | $8.15 | $10.01 |
| GBP | £5.52 | £5.71 (February) | £4.20 (November) | £4.27 | £4.93 |
Prices are the LBMA London fix per troy ounce, monthly close. EUR begins 1999.
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