Silver Price in 2010
In 2010, silver rose 83.7%, closing the year at $30.91 per troy ounce, compared with $16.82 at the end of 2009. The highest close was $30.91 on December 31, 2010 and the lowest $14.82 on February 5, 2010; the average for the year was $20.24. Today's price is 85.1% above the 2010 close.
Silver price chart, 2010
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Silver Prices in 2010
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $16.18 | $18.78 | $16.18 | −3.8% |
| February | $16.50 | $16.74 | $14.82 | +2.0% |
| March | $17.51 | $17.51 | $16.45 | +6.1% |
| April | $18.61 | $18.61 | $17.67 | +6.3% |
| May | $18.41 | $19.64 | $17.49 | −1.1% |
| June | $18.67 | $19.18 | $17.29 | +1.4% |
| July | $17.99 | $18.35 | $17.42 | −3.7% |
| August | $19.40 | $19.40 | $17.89 | +7.8% |
| September | $21.80 | $21.93 | $19.36 | +12.4% |
| October | $24.56 | $24.56 | $22.01 | +12.7% |
| November | $28.19 | $28.90 | $24.43 | +14.8% |
| December | $30.91 | $30.91 | $28.22 | +9.7% |
Silver in 2010 at a Glance
- Silver rose 83.7% in US dollars. In EUR terms it rose 97.9%, and in JPY terms it rose 61.1% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Gold (+29.8%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+15.1%).
- After US inflation of 1.5%, the real change was +81.0%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 25,587 to net long 27,210 contracts.
Key Events in 2010
What happened, and how silver moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Wednesday, July 21President Obama signs the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law. SourceSilver: +0.6% that day · +4.0% a month later
- Wednesday, September 15Japan sells yen in the currency market, its first intervention since 2004. SourceSilver: +0.7% that day · +17.2% a month later
Silver in 2010: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Silver in other currencies, 2010
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| EUR | +97.9% |
| GBP | +92.6% |
| TRY | +90.4% |
| PKR | +86.7% |
| CNY | +77.9% |
| INR | +77.5% |
| CAD | +74.6% |
| MXN | +73.2% |
| ZAR | +64.4% |
| AUD | +62.5% |
| JPY | +61.1% |
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, 2010
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +29.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +15.1% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +1.5% |
Silver Price on Festivals in 2010
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gudi Padwa | Tue 16 Mar | ₹25,294 ₹/kg |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Sun 16 May | ₹27,935 ₹/kg |
| Navratri | Fri 8 Oct | ₹32,808 ₹/kg |
| Dussehra | Sun 17 Oct | ₹34,389 ₹/kg |
| Dhanteras | Wed 3 Nov | ₹34,719 ₹/kg |
| Diwali | Fri 5 Nov | ₹37,844 ₹/kg |
International price converted at that day's rate, before local taxes and making charges.
Futures positioning: managed money (speculators) held a net long position of 27,210 contracts on 28 Dec 2010, against net long 25,587 a year earlier. COT report →
Silver in 2010: FAQ
What was the price of silver in 2010?
Silver traded between $14.82 and $30.91 per troy ounce in 2010 (daily closes), averaging $20.24. It closed the year at $30.91.
How much did silver go up in 2010?
Silver rose 83.7% in 2010, from $16.82 to $30.91 per ounce.
What was the highest silver price in 2010?
The highest daily close in 2010 was $30.91 per troy ounce on December 31, 2010.
What was the best month for silver in 2010?
November (+14.8%). The weakest was January (−3.8%).
How much did silver rise in rupees in 2010?
Silver rose 77.5% in Indian rupee terms in 2010, compared with +83.7% in US dollars.
Did silver beat the stock market in 2010?
Yes. Silver was +83.7% for the year, against +15.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for silver in 2010?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 15 September: Japan sells yen in the currency market, its first intervention since 2004. Silver moved +0.7% 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).