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Palladium Price in 2001 | Historical Palladium Prices
Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped palladium prices in 2001
Jan 1
$1,095
Opening Price
Dec 31
$438
Closing Price
Year High
$1,100
Annual High
Year Low
$310
Annual Low
Annual Avg
$604
Average Price
vs 2000
-60%
Annual Change
Monthly Palladium Price Chart — 2001
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Low: $350High: $950
What Happened to Palladium in 2001?
Palladium crashed 60% in 2001 as Ford revealed it had accumulated enormous stockpiles, eliminating near-term demand. Russian supply normalized. Automakers began substituting back to platinum in catalysts. The collapse was one of the sharpest in precious metals history.