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Silver Price in 2018 | Historical Silver Prices
Annual summary, monthly averages, and key events that shaped silver prices in 2018
Jan 1
$16.01
Opening Price
Dec 31
$15.47
Closing Price
Year High
$17.52
Annual High
Year Low
$13.97
Annual Low
Annual Avg
$15.71
Average Price
vs 2017
-3.4%
Annual Change
Monthly Silver Price Chart — 2018
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Low: $14.20High: $17.10
What Happened to Silver in 2018?
Silver declined in 2018 as four Federal Reserve rate hikes, a rising US dollar, and trade war concerns weighed on the metal. Industrial demand from solar was a bright spot — China's solar installations hit a record — but investor selling dominated. Silver touched a three-year low near $14 in September before recovering. Retail coin demand surged at lower prices.