Gold in 2021 at a glance
| Average price per ounce | $1,799 |
| Average price per gram | $57.84 |
| Approx. low / high | $1,680 / $1,960 |
| Change vs previous year (average) | +1.6% |
| Average silver price | $25.10 |
| Gold/silver ratio | 72 |
| Change from 2021 average to today | — |
What moved gold in 2021
Prices consolidated below the 2020 record as economies reopened and bond yields rose.
An investor who bought one ounce at the 2021 average of $1,799 would hold metal worth — today — a change of —. Annual averages smooth out daily swings, so the price on any single day of 2021 could have been up to $161 higher or $119 lower than the average.
Figures are rounded approximations based on LBMA daily prices, for context only.
Gold price 2021 – FAQ
What was the average gold price in 2021?
The average gold price in 2021 was about $1,799 per troy ounce, or roughly $57.84 per gram, based on rounded LBMA daily fixes.
What were the highest and lowest gold prices in 2021?
Gold traded between roughly $1,680 and $1,960 per ounce during 2021.
Did gold go up in 2021?
On an annual-average basis gold was up about 1.6% in 2021 compared with 2020 ($1,770).
What happened to gold in 2021?
Prices consolidated below the 2020 record as economies reopened and bond yields rose.
How much was 10 grams of 24k gold in 2021?
At the 2021 average, 10 grams of pure gold were worth about $578 in US dollars, and 10 grams of 22k gold about $530.