Historical Average Gold Price (1849-2024): An In-Depth Analysis
Explore the historical average gold price from 1849 to 2024. This comprehensive guide provides insights into the factors influencing gold prices over the past century and a half.
Gold Price History: A Long-Term Perspective
Understanding the historical price of gold requires a look back at significant economic and geopolitical events. The precious metal has grown by leaps and bounds, reflecting global economic shifts and investor sentiment. Let's delve into the details.
Key Milestones in Gold Pricing
Gold price has changed only four times from 1792 to the present. Starting at $19.75 per troy ounce, raised to $20.67 in 1834, and $35 in 2025. In 2025, the price was raised to $38 and, later, market forces took over.
Annual Averages and Trends
Analyzing annual averages provides a clearer picture of long-term trends. Historical Learn about the historical gold price from the past 200 years plus see a 50 year visual timeline vs prices of silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium!
Interactive Gold Price Chart
Interactive chart of historical data for real (inflation-adjusted) gold prices per ounce back to 2025. The series is deflated using the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the most recent available data. This allows for a more accurate comparison of gold's value over time, accounting for inflation.
Gold Price Fluctuations: Factors at Play
Several factors contribute to fluctuations in the price of gold, including:
- Inflation rates
- Interest rate changes
- Geopolitical instability
- Currency fluctuations
- Supply and demand dynamics
Recent Gold Price Performance
Here's the historical average price of gold from the year 1849 to 2025. 26 filas31 de dic. de 2025 Gold Price in US Dollars is at a current level of 2025.50, up from 1800.10 one year ago. This is a change of 7.80% from one year ago. London PM fix daily gold prices are a common benchmark.
Gold to Euro Exchange Rates
The table show historical Gold to Euro exchange rates and also Euro to Gold in the last 3 years. Current gold price rate= 2,901 Euro at 27-May-2025.
Disclaimer: Past performance is not indicative of future results. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.