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Gold Price in 2026 | Historical Gold Prices

Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped gold prices in 2026

← 20252026

Jan 1

$2,960

Opening Price

Dec 31

$4,563

Closing Price

Year High

$4,800

Annual High

Year Low

$2,850

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$3,900

Average Price

vs 2025

+54.7%

Annual Change

Monthly Gold Price Chart — 2026

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Low: $3,100High: $4,563

Monthly Average Gold Prices — 2026

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2026$3,100+4.7%
Feb 2026$3,350+8.1%
Mar 2026$3,600+7.5%
Apr 2026$3,850+6.9%
May 2026$4,100+6.5%
Jun 2026$4,250+3.7%
Jul 2026$4,100-3.5%
Aug 2026$3,950-3.7%
Sep 2026$4,200+6.3%
Oct 2026$4,450+6.0%
Nov 2026$4,563+2.5%
Dec 2026$4,563+0.0%

What Happened to Gold in 2026?

Gold surged to unprecedented levels in 2026, driven by continued record central bank accumulation, a sustained US dollar weakness cycle, and renewed geopolitical pressures. The gold-to-S&P500 ratio reached historic highs as investors rebalanced portfolios toward hard assets. Multiple sovereign wealth funds announced gold allocation increases, and retail demand hit record levels globally.

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2000-5.5%2001+1.1%2002+25.2%2003+19.9%2004+5.3%2005+17.1%2006+23.9%2007+31.1%2008+4.3%2009+24.9%2010+29.5%2011+10.2%2012+7%2013-28.3%2014-1.7%2015-10.5%2016+8.6%2017+13.1%2018-1.8%2019+18.6%2020+25.1%2021-4.3%2022+1%2023+13.1%2024+27.3%2025+12.4%2026+54.7%

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