Silver Price in May 2002
In May 2002, silver rose 10.9%, from $4.53 at the end of April to $5.03 per troy ounce on May 31, 2002. The highest close was $5.03 on May 31, 2002, the lowest $4.53 on May 1, 2002, and the average over 22 trading days was $4.72. Today's price is 1,037.9% higher than the May 2002 close.
Silver price chart, May 2002
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeDaily Silver Prices, May 2002
Closing price for every trading day.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Wed | $4.53 | −0.07% | $0.15 |
| May 2Thu | $4.54 | +0.31% | $0.15 |
| May 3Fri | $4.60 | +1.19% | $0.15 |
| May 6Mon | $4.60 | −0.02% | $0.15 |
| May 7Tue | $4.62 | +0.48% | $0.15 |
| May 8Wed | $4.57 | −1.00% | $0.15 |
| May 9Thu | $4.62 | +0.94% | $0.15 |
| May 10Fri | $4.66 | +0.93% | $0.15 |
| May 13Mon | $4.60 | −1.33% | $0.15 |
| May 14Tue | $4.60 | 0.00% | $0.15 |
| May 15Wed | $4.63 | +0.65% | $0.15 |
| May 16Thu | $4.64 | +0.28% | $0.15 |
| May 17Fri | $4.65 | +0.32% | $0.15 |
| May 20Mon | $4.77 | +2.47% | $0.15 |
| May 21Tue | $4.83 | +1.36% | $0.16 |
| May 22Wed | $4.83 | −0.19% | $0.16 |
| May 23Thu | $4.90 | +1.49% | $0.16 |
| May 24Fri | $4.86 | −0.82% | $0.16 |
| May 28Tue | $4.87 | +0.27% | $0.16 |
| May 29Wed | $4.93 | +1.29% | $0.16 |
| May 30Thu | $4.97 | +0.73% | $0.16 |
| May 31Fri | $5.03 | +1.15% | $0.16 |
How May usually goes for silver
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, silver rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.3% and a median of −0.7%.
Silver in May 2002: FAQ
What was the price of silver in May 2002?
Silver traded between $4.53 and $5.03 per troy ounce (daily closes) in May 2002, averaging $4.72. It closed the month at $5.03.
How much did silver go up in May 2002?
Silver rose 10.9%, from $4.53 to $5.03. The biggest daily rise was +2.5% on May 20, 2002 and the biggest fall −1.3% on May 13, 2002.
What was the silver price on May 1, 2002?
Silver closed at $4.53 per troy ounce on May 1, 2002, the first trading day of the month.
Is May usually a good month for silver?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, silver rose in May 9 times out of 20, with an average move of +0.3% and a median of −0.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.