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Platinum Price in 2012 | Historical Platinum Prices

Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped platinum prices in 2012

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Jan 1

$1,405

Opening Price

Dec 31

$1,536

Closing Price

Year High

$1,730

Annual High

Year Low

$1,375

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$1,552

Average Price

vs 2011

+9.3%

Annual Change

Monthly Platinum Price Chart — 2012

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Dec
Low: $1,420High: $1,700

Monthly Average Platinum Prices — 2012

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2012$1,430+1.8%
Feb 2012$1,610+12.6%
Mar 2012$1,700+5.6%
Apr 2012$1,620-4.7%
May 2012$1,495-7.7%
Jun 2012$1,450-3.0%
Jul 2012$1,420-2.1%
Aug 2012$1,450+2.1%
Sep 2012$1,660+14.5%
Oct 2012$1,620-2.4%
Nov 2012$1,590-1.9%
Dec 2012$1,536-3.4%

What Happened to Platinum in 2012?

The Marikana massacre at Lonmin in August 2012 (34 miners killed) shocked the world and triggered widespread South African mine strikes. Platinum briefly spiked on supply fears before correcting. Annual average remained elevated at $1,552.

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