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Platinum Price in 2002 | Historical Platinum Prices

Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped platinum prices in 2002

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Jan 1

$470

Opening Price

Dec 31

$628

Closing Price

Year High

$635

Annual High

Year Low

$460

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$540

Average Price

vs 2001

+33.6%

Annual Change

Monthly Platinum Price Chart — 2002

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Low: $478High: $628

Monthly Average Platinum Prices — 2002

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2002$478+1.7%
Feb 2002$490+2.5%
Mar 2002$510+4.1%
Apr 2002$530+3.9%
May 2002$550+3.8%
Jun 2002$560+1.8%
Jul 2002$545-2.7%
Aug 2002$540-0.9%
Sep 2002$555+2.8%
Oct 2002$580+4.5%
Nov 2002$610+5.2%
Dec 2002$628+3.0%

What Happened to Platinum in 2002?

Platinum recovered strongly in 2002, driven by sustained deficit conditions — mine supply lagged behind automotive catalyst demand growth. The introduction of diesel particulate filters in Europe increased platinum loadings per vehicle substantially.

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