Gold Price History
Track how the gold price has moved over time with an interactive chart of daily closing prices.
Historical
Gold Price Chart
Note: Daily closing prices. Use the range buttons to change the period.
Reading the gold price history chart
The chart above traces the daily closing price of gold, so each point is one day's settled price rather than an intraday tick. The range buttons let you zoom from a recent window out to the full stored history; longer ranges unlock automatically as more daily data accumulates. A rising line means gold gained over the period, a falling line means it lost ground.
What moves the gold price over time
Day to day, gold responds to interest rates, inflation expectations, moves in the US dollar, central-bank demand and geopolitical risk. Over the long run it has tended to preserve purchasing power, which is why many people watch its history as a gauge of inflation and currency strength. Past movements, of course, do not predict future prices.
History vs. performance vs. live price
This page is about the shape of the trend over time. To see exact returns over standard periods such as 1 month, 1 year or 5 years, visit thegold price performance page. For the current spot price and today's move, see the live dashboard. To value a specific holding, use thegold value calculator.
Help
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the gold price history chart show?
It plots the daily closing gold price over time so you can see the trend at a glance. Use the range buttons to switch between shorter and longer windows depending on how much history is available.
How far back does the gold price data go?
The chart shows the daily closing prices we have stored. The available time ranges expand automatically as more daily snapshots accumulate, so longer periods become selectable over time.
Are these intraday or daily prices?
The historical chart uses one closing price per day. For the current live price and today's change, see the main dashboard; for period returns like 1-year or 5-year, see the performance page.
Why has gold trended higher over the long run?
Over long periods gold has tended to rise alongside inflation, currency debasement, central-bank buying and periods of financial or geopolitical stress. Short-term moves, though, can be volatile in either direction.
Can I see the gold price in a currency other than USD?
Yes. Use the currency selector at the top of the page to show the price in your currency; the choice is remembered as you move around the site. To compare several currencies side by side, use the gold price by currency table.