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Palladium Price in 2012 | Historical Palladium Prices
Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped palladium prices in 2012
Jan 1
$644
Opening Price
Dec 31
$699
Closing Price
Year High
$735
Annual High
Year Low
$553
Annual Low
Annual Avg
$643
Average Price
vs 2011
+8.5%
Annual Change
Monthly Palladium Price Chart — 2012
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Low: $580High: $715
What Happened to Palladium in 2012?
Palladium recovered modestly in 2012. South African labor unrest (Marikana strikes affecting palladium mines) provided supply concerns. Record global auto sales supported demand. Chinese palladium jewelry demand emerged as a new consumption category.