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Silver Price in 2017 | Historical Silver Prices
Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped silver prices in 2017
Jan 1
$15.99
Opening Price
Dec 31
$16.01
Closing Price
Year High
$18.56
Annual High
Year Low
$15.18
Annual Low
Annual Avg
$17.05
Average Price
vs 2016
+0.1%
Annual Change
Monthly Silver Price Chart — 2017
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Low: $16.01High: $18.10
What Happened to Silver in 2017?
Silver was essentially flat in 2017 despite gold gaining 13%. The gold/silver ratio widened back above 77, signaling relative underperformance. The US dollar's weakness supported both metals early in the year, but Bitcoin's dramatic rise attracted speculative money away from silver. Industrial demand from the solar sector hit record levels but was not enough to offset investment outflows.