Gold Price in 2008
Gold averaged $872.37 per troy ounce in 2008 ($28.05 per gram), trading between $692.50 and $1,023.50. Over the year it gained 2.9%, from $840.75 to $865.00.
Compared with the 2008 average, the latest close of $4,206.42 is higher by 382%.
Average
$872.37
Open
$840.75
High
$1,023.50
Low
$692.50
Average price per gram by karat in 2008
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 24k | $28.02 | $280.19 |
| 22k | $25.69 | $256.91 |
| 18k | $21.04 | $210.36 |
| 14k | $16.41 | $164.08 |
| 10k | $11.70 | $116.96 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the average gold price in 2008?
The average gold price in 2008 was $872.37 per troy ounce, or $28.05 per gram.
What was the highest gold price in 2008?
Gold reached a high of $1,023.50 per ounce in 2008, and a low of $692.50.
Did gold go up or down in 2008?
Gold rose 2.9% in 2008, from $840.75 to $865.00 per ounce.
How much was 1 gram of 24k gold in 2008?
On average $28.05 per gram of 24k gold, $25.69 for 22k and $16.41 for 14k.
Calculated from the daily historical series supplied by MetalflowAPI, in US dollars per troy ounce.