Gold Price in 1982

Gold averaged $375.97 per troy ounce in 1982 ($12.09 per gram), trading between $297.00 and $488.50. Over the year it gained 12.3%, from $399.00 to $448.00.

Compared with the 1982 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 1019%.

Average
$375.97
Open
$399.00
High
$488.50
Low
$297.00

Average price per gram by karat in 1982

KaratPer gramPer 10 g
24k$12.08$120.75
22k$11.07$110.72
18k$9.07$90.66
14k$7.07$70.71
10k$5.04$50.41

Frequently asked questions

What was the average gold price in 1982?

The average gold price in 1982 was $375.97 per troy ounce, or $12.09 per gram.

What was the highest gold price in 1982?

Gold reached a high of $488.50 per ounce in 1982, and a low of $297.00.

Did gold go up or down in 1982?

Gold rose 12.3% in 1982, from $399.00 to $448.00 per ounce.

How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 1982?

On average $12.09 per gram of 24k gold, $11.07 for 22k and $7.07 for 14k.

Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.