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Palladium Price in 2009 | Historical Palladium Prices
Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped palladium prices in 2009
Jan 1
$182
Opening Price
Dec 31
$407
Closing Price
Year High
$420
Annual High
Year Low
$160
Annual Low
Annual Avg
$263
Average Price
vs 2008
+123.6%
Annual Change
Monthly Palladium Price Chart — 2009
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Low: $195High: $407
What Happened to Palladium in 2009?
Palladium surged 124% in 2009 as the auto sector recovered rapidly and Chinese vehicle sales hit records. Government stimulus programs globally (cash-for-clunkers, subsidies) drove new vehicle demand. Palladium was the best-performing precious metal of the year.