Gold Price in 1986
Gold averaged $368.20 per troy ounce in 1986 ($11.84 per gram), trading between $326.00 and $442.75. Over the year it gained 19.5%, from $327.10 to $390.90.
Compared with the 1986 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 1042%.
Average
$368.20
Open
$327.10
High
$442.75
Low
$326.00
Average price per gram by karat in 1986
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | $11.83 | $118.26 |
| 22k | $10.84 | $108.43 |
| 18k | $8.88 | $88.78 |
| 14k | $6.93 | $69.25 |
| 10k | $4.94 | $49.36 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the average gold price in 1986?
The average gold price in 1986 was $368.20 per troy ounce, or $11.84 per gram.
What was the highest gold price in 1986?
Gold reached a high of $442.75 per ounce in 1986, and a low of $326.00.
Did gold go up or down in 1986?
Gold rose 19.5% in 1986, from $327.10 to $390.90 per ounce.
How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 1986?
On average $11.84 per gram of 24k gold, $10.84 for 22k and $6.93 for 14k.
Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.