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Platinum Price in 2001 | Historical Platinum Prices

Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped platinum prices in 2001

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Jan 1

$614

Opening Price

Dec 31

$470

Closing Price

Year High

$628

Annual High

Year Low

$440

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$532

Average Price

vs 2000

-23.5%

Annual Change

Monthly Platinum Price Chart — 2001

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Low: $445High: $600

Monthly Average Platinum Prices — 2001

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2001$600-2.3%
Feb 2001$580-3.3%
Mar 2001$555-4.3%
Apr 2001$540-2.7%
May 2001$510-5.6%
Jun 2001$490-3.9%
Jul 2001$480-2.0%
Aug 2001$460-4.2%
Sep 2001$445-3.3%
Oct 2001$455+2.2%
Nov 2001$465+2.2%
Dec 2001$470+1.1%

What Happened to Platinum in 2001?

Platinum retreated sharply in 2001 as the global economic slowdown reduced industrial demand. Post-9/11 recession fears hit auto production and thus catalyst demand. South African rand weakness temporarily cushioned miner revenues.

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