Silver Price in 2001
In 2001, silver fell 0.1%, closing the year at $4.58 per troy ounce, compared with $4.59 at the end of 2000. The highest close was $4.81 on January 26, 2001 and the lowest $4.03 on November 26, 2001; the average for the year was $4.36. Today's price is 1,156.5% above the 2001 close.
Silver price chart, 2001
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Silver Prices in 2001
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $4.79 | $4.81 | $4.49 | +4.5% |
| February | $4.47 | $4.79 | $4.41 | −6.7% |
| March | $4.28 | $4.49 | $4.28 | −4.3% |
| April | $4.32 | $4.45 | $4.30 | +1.0% |
| May | $4.40 | $4.60 | $4.29 | +1.8% |
| June | $4.29 | $4.46 | $4.29 | −2.4% |
| July | $4.21 | $4.28 | $4.19 | −1.9% |
| August | $4.16 | $4.26 | $4.14 | −1.1% |
| September | $4.65 | $4.72 | $4.14 | +11.7% |
| October | $4.21 | $4.67 | $4.20 | −9.3% |
| November | $4.13 | $4.20 | $4.03 | −2.0% |
| December | $4.58 | $4.58 | $4.13 | +10.9% |
Silver in 2001 at a Glance
- Silver fell 0.1% in US dollars. In JPY terms it rose 15.0% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than S&P 500 (with dividends) (−11.9%).
- It did worse than Gold (+2.5%).
- After US inflation of 1.6%, the real change was −1.7%.
Key Events in 2001
What happened, and how silver moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Tuesday, September 11Terrorist attacks hit New York and Washington; US stock exchanges close. SourceSilver: +0.5% that day · +5.9% a month later
- Tuesday, December 11China becomes a member of the World Trade Organization. SourceSilver: +0.8% that day · +11.0% a month later
Silver in 2001: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Silver in other currencies, 2001
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| JPY | +15.0% |
Price in each currency at the year-end exchange rate, year-end to year-end. A falling currency makes silver rise more in local terms.
Silver vs other assets, 2001
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +2.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −11.9% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +1.6% |
Silver in 2001: FAQ
What was the price of silver in 2001?
Silver traded between $4.03 and $4.81 per troy ounce in 2001 (daily closes), averaging $4.36. It closed the year at $4.58.
How much did silver go down in 2001?
Silver fell 0.1% in 2001, from $4.59 to $4.58 per ounce.
What was the highest silver price in 2001?
The highest daily close in 2001 was $4.81 per troy ounce on January 26, 2001.
What was the best month for silver in 2001?
September (+11.7%). The weakest was October (−9.3%).
Did silver beat the stock market in 2001?
Yes. Silver was −0.1% for the year, against −11.9% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for silver in 2001?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 11 December: China becomes a member of the World Trade Organization. Silver moved +0.8% that day.
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month silver futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV (free to use with a link to this site).