Silver Price in December 2005
In December 2005, silver rose 6.5%, from $8.28 at the end of November to $8.82 per troy ounce on December 30, 2005. The highest close was $9.00 on December 9, 2005, the lowest $8.31 on December 20, 2005, and the average over 21 trading days was $8.63. Today's price is 514.3% higher than the December 2005 close.
- Silver rose 6.5% in US dollars in December 2005, leaving it up 29.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +4.4% in ZAR to +7.2% in MXN, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+4.5%) and US stocks (0.0%).
- It closed higher on 15 trading days and lower on 6, with an average daily move of 1.36%.
- At the end of the month it was 2.0% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 59.7 → 58.6.
Silver price chart, December 2005
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeSilver in other currencies, December 2005
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| MXN | +7.2% |
| GBP | +7.2% |
| PKR | +6.6% |
| CNY | +6.4% |
| EUR | +6.2% |
| TRY | +6.1% |
| CAD | +6.1% |
| JPY | +5.0% |
| INR | +4.5% |
| ZAR | +4.4% |
Price in each currency at each day's exchange rate, previous month-end to this month-end. A weaker currency makes silver rise more in local terms.
Silver vs other assets, December 2005
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +6.5% |
| Gold | +4.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | 0.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.40% |
| Silver, year to date (end of December) | +29.6% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 59.7 → 58.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Silver Prices, December 2005
Closing price for every trading day, with the same price in INR and AED at that day's exchange rate.
| Date | Close (USD per oz) | Change | USD per gram | 999 India, ₹ per kg | UAE, AED per kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Thu | $8.50 | +2.64% | $0.27 | ₹12,545 | AED 1,003.23 |
| Dec 2Fri | $8.54 | +0.53% | $0.27 | ₹12,666 | AED 1,008.93 |
| Dec 5Mon | $8.63 | +1.03% | $0.28 | ₹12,833 | AED 1,018.99 |
| Dec 6Tue | $8.69 | +0.70% | $0.28 | ₹12,888 | AED 1,026.02 |
| Dec 7Wed | $8.78 | +0.99% | $0.28 | ₹13,027 | AED 1,036.56 |
| Dec 8Thu | $8.89 | +1.32% | $0.29 | ₹13,202 | AED 1,049.86 |
| Dec 9Fri | $9.00 | +1.19% | $0.29 | ₹13,342 | AED 1,062.78 |
| Dec 12Mon | $8.79 | −2.31% | $0.28 | ₹12,991 | AED 1,037.82 |
| Dec 13Tue | $8.50 | −3.36% | $0.27 | ₹12,572 | AED 1,003.05 |
| Dec 14Wed | $8.38 | −1.41% | $0.27 | ₹12,276 | AED 988.89 |
| Dec 15Thu | $8.55 | +2.05% | $0.27 | ₹12,429 | AED 1,009.22 |
| Dec 16Fri | $8.52 | −0.33% | $0.27 | ₹12,428 | AED 1,006.16 |
| Dec 19Mon | $8.57 | +0.54% | $0.28 | ₹12,472 | AED 1,011.29 |
| Dec 20Tue | $8.31 | −2.98% | $0.27 | ₹12,063 | AED 981.24 |
| Dec 21Wed | $8.35 | +0.49% | $0.27 | ₹12,112 | AED 986.03 |
| Dec 22Thu | $8.50 | +1.78% | $0.27 | ₹12,361 | AED 1,003.59 |
| Dec 23Fri | $8.57 | +0.79% | $0.28 | ₹12,425 | AED 1,011.88 |
| Dec 27Tue | $8.74 | +2.02% | $0.28 | ₹12,670 | AED 1,032.00 |
| Dec 28Wed | $8.87 | +1.41% | $0.29 | ₹12,831 | AED 1,046.47 |
| Dec 29Thu | $8.81 | −0.60% | $0.28 | ₹12,780 | AED 1,040.55 |
| Dec 30Fri | $8.82 | +0.09% | $0.28 | ₹12,752 | AED 1,041.49 |
How December usually goes for silver
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, silver rose in December 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +2.0% and a median of +1.5%.
Silver in December 2005: FAQ
What was the price of silver in December 2005?
Silver traded between $8.31 and $9.00 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2005, averaging $8.63. It closed the month at $8.82.
How much did silver go up in December 2005?
Silver rose 6.5%, from $8.28 to $8.82. The biggest daily rise was +2.6% on December 1, 2005 and the biggest fall −3.4% on December 13, 2005.
What was the silver price on December 1, 2005?
Silver closed at $8.50 per troy ounce on December 1, 2005, the first trading day of the month. 999 India, ₹ per kg: ₹12,545.
Is December usually a good month for silver?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, silver rose in December 11 times out of 20, with an average move of +2.0% and a median of +1.5%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did silver change in rupees in December 2005?
Silver rose 4.5% in Indian rupee terms in December 2005, compared with +6.5% in US dollars.
Did silver beat stocks in December 2005?
Yes. Silver was +6.5% for the month, against 0.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did silver keep up with inflation in December 2005?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.40% in December, so silver's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +7.0%.