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Platinum Price in 2009 | Historical Platinum Prices
Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped platinum prices in 2009
Jan 1
$900
Opening Price
Dec 31
$1,455
Closing Price
Year High
$1,480
Annual High
Year Low
$790
Annual Low
Annual Avg
$1,205
Average Price
vs 2008
+61.7%
Annual Change
Monthly Platinum Price Chart — 2009
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Low: $950High: $1,455
What Happened to Platinum in 2009?
Platinum rebounded 62% in 2009 as automotive production recovered faster than expected and South African power situation improved. ETF investment demand surged. Central bank stimulus globally boosted risk appetite and commodity prices broadly.