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Platinum Price in 2015 | Historical Platinum Prices

Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped platinum prices in 2015

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Jan 1

$1,208

Opening Price

Dec 31

$887

Closing Price

Year High

$1,265

Annual High

Year Low

$840

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$1,053

Average Price

vs 2014

-26.6%

Annual Change

Monthly Platinum Price Chart — 2015

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Low: $887High: $1,200

Monthly Average Platinum Prices — 2015

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2015$1,200-0.7%
Feb 2015$1,185-1.3%
Mar 2015$1,130-4.6%
Apr 2015$1,145+1.3%
May 2015$1,125-1.7%
Jun 2015$1,090-3.1%
Jul 2015$990-9.2%
Aug 2015$1,000+1.0%
Sep 2015$960-4.0%
Oct 2015$950-1.0%
Nov 2015$900-5.3%
Dec 2015$887-1.4%

What Happened to Platinum in 2015?

Platinum plunged 27% in 2015. The Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal (Dieselgate) in September destroyed confidence in the future of diesel vehicles and platinum catalyst demand. Fed rate hike fears and a surging dollar compounded the selling.

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