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Silver Price in 2006 | Historical Silver Prices

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

- 200520062007 -

Jan 1

$8.83

Opening Price

Dec 31

$12.90

Closing Price

Year High

$14.94

Annual High

Year Low

$8.83

Annual Low

Annual Avg

$11.55

Average Price

vs 2005

+46.1%

Annual Change

Monthly Silver Price Chart — 2006

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Low: $9.20High: $13.50

Monthly Average Silver Prices — 2006

MonthAvg Price (USD/oz)vs Prev Month
Jan 2006$9.20+4.2%
Feb 2006$9.80+6.5%
Mar 2006$10.50+7.1%
Apr 2006$12.00+14.3%
May 2006$13.50+12.5%
Jun 2006$11.00-18.5%
Jul 2006$11.20+1.8%
Aug 2006$12.10+8.0%
Sep 2006$11.80-2.5%
Oct 2006$12.40+5.1%
Nov 2006$13.20+6.5%
Dec 2006$12.90-2.3%

What Happened to Silver in 2006?

Silver surged to nearly $15 in May 2006, its highest level since the Hunt Brothers' manipulation of 1980. The launch of the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) ETF in April 2006 was a watershed moment, creating a significant new source of investment demand. Silver gained 46% for the year, dramatically outperforming gold which gained 23%.

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