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Platinum Price in 2006 | Historical Platinum Prices

Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped platinum prices in 2006

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Jan 1

$1,020

Opening Price

Dec 31

$1,135

Closing Price

Year High

$1,350

Annual High

Year Low

$1,010

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$1,142

Average Price

vs 2005

+11.3%

Annual Change

Monthly Platinum Price Chart — 2006

Jan
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Mar
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Jul
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Dec
Low: $1,050High: $1,330

Monthly Average Platinum Prices — 2006

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2006$1,050+2.9%
Feb 2006$1,100+4.8%
Mar 2006$1,140+3.6%
Apr 2006$1,200+5.3%
May 2006$1,330+10.8%
Jun 2006$1,180-11.3%
Jul 2006$1,150-2.5%
Aug 2006$1,200+4.3%
Sep 2006$1,210+0.8%
Oct 2006$1,230+1.7%
Nov 2006$1,180-4.1%
Dec 2006$1,135-3.8%

What Happened to Platinum in 2006?

Platinum spiked to $1,350 in May 2006 as hedge funds piled into commodities. Strong ETF launch speculation drove momentum. The market corrected sharply in mid-year but recovered. South African power grid instability began causing supply disruptions.

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