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Platinum Price in 2005 | Historical Platinum Prices

Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped platinum prices in 2005

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Jan 1

$852

Opening Price

Dec 31

$1,020

Closing Price

Year High

$1,040

Annual High

Year Low

$840

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$897

Average Price

vs 2004

+19.7%

Annual Change

Monthly Platinum Price Chart — 2005

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Low: $858High: $1,020

Monthly Average Platinum Prices — 2005

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2005$858+0.7%
Feb 2005$870+1.4%
Mar 2005$880+1.1%
Apr 2005$875-0.6%
May 2005$880+0.6%
Jun 2005$895+1.7%
Jul 2005$890-0.6%
Aug 2005$900+1.1%
Sep 2005$930+3.3%
Oct 2005$970+4.3%
Nov 2005$1,010+4.1%
Dec 2005$1,020+1.0%

What Happened to Platinum in 2005?

Platinum rose nearly 20% in 2005 as the commodity supercycle accelerated. Rapidly growing Chinese auto sales added a new major demand source. South African mining output grew modestly but could not keep pace with demand growth. Platinum crossed $1,000 for the first time.

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