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Gold Price in 2012 | Historical Gold Prices

Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped gold prices in 2012

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Jan 1

$1,598

Opening Price

Dec 31

$1,675

Closing Price

Year High

$1,792

Annual High

Year Low

$1,527

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$1,669

Average Price

vs 2011

+7%

Annual Change

Monthly Gold Price Chart — 2012

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Low: $1,585High: $1,747

Monthly Average Gold Prices — 2012

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2012$1,655+3.6%
Feb 2012$1,723+4.1%
Mar 2012$1,676-2.7%
Apr 2012$1,648-1.7%
May 2012$1,590-3.5%
Jun 2012$1,598+0.5%
Jul 2012$1,585-0.8%
Aug 2012$1,627+2.6%
Sep 2012$1,743+7.1%
Oct 2012$1,747+0.2%
Nov 2012$1,726-1.2%
Dec 2012$1,683-2.5%

What Happened to Gold in 2012?

Gold traded in a relatively narrow range in 2012 as financial market stability returned. The ECB's OMT program (Draghi's "whatever it takes") calmed the Eurozone crisis. The Fed launched QE3 (open-ended) in September, which provided a late-year boost. Physical demand from China and India remained robust despite lower prices.

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