Silver Price in 2013
In 2013, silver fell 35.9%, closing the year at $19.34 per troy ounce, compared with $30.17 at the end of 2012. The highest close was $32.41 on January 23, 2013 and the lowest $18.53 on June 27, 2013; the average for the year was $23.75. Today's price is 197.5% above the 2013 close.
Silver price chart, 2013
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Silver Prices in 2013
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $31.34 | $32.41 | $29.90 | +3.9% |
| February | $28.40 | $31.94 | $28.40 | −9.4% |
| March | $28.29 | $29.18 | $28.29 | −0.4% |
| April | $24.14 | $27.91 | $22.81 | −14.7% |
| May | $22.23 | $23.98 | $22.18 | −7.9% |
| June | $19.45 | $22.72 | $18.53 | −12.5% |
| July | $19.62 | $20.50 | $18.73 | +0.9% |
| August | $23.46 | $24.65 | $19.50 | +19.6% |
| September | $21.66 | $24.38 | $21.51 | −7.7% |
| October | $21.83 | $22.95 | $21.12 | +0.8% |
| November | $19.98 | $21.80 | $19.63 | −8.5% |
| December | $19.34 | $20.30 | $19.01 | −3.2% |
Silver in 2013 at a Glance
- Silver fell 35.9% in US dollars. In ZAR terms it fell 21.2%, and in EUR terms it fell 38.6% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did worse than Gold (−28.2%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+32.4%).
- After US inflation of 1.5%, the real change was −36.9%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 22,539 to net long 7,812 contracts.
Key Events in 2013
What happened, and how silver moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Monday, March 25Cyprus agrees a 10 billion euro international bailout that closes Laiki Bank and imposes losses on uninsured deposits. SourceSilver: +0.4% that day · −20.4% a month later
- Monday, April 15Gold falls $140.30 (9%) to $1,361 an ounce, its largest one-day drop in more than 30 years. SourceSilver: −11.3% that day · −10.1% a month later
Silver in 2013: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Silver in other currencies, 2013
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| ZAR | −21.2% |
| JPY | −21.8% |
| TRY | −24.0% |
| AUD | −25.3% |
| INR | −27.7% |
| PKR | −29.3% |
| CAD | −31.4% |
| MXN | −35.0% |
| GBP | −37.2% |
| CNY | −37.8% |
| EUR | −38.6% |
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, 2013
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −28.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +32.4% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +1.5% |
Silver Price on Festivals in 2013
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gudi Padwa | Thu 11 Apr | ₹48,522 ₹/kg |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Mon 13 May | ₹41,706 ₹/kg |
| Navratri | Sat 5 Oct | ₹43,238 ₹/kg |
| Dussehra | Sun 13 Oct | ₹42,023 ₹/kg |
| Dhanteras | Fri 1 Nov | ₹43,617 ₹/kg |
| Diwali | Sun 3 Nov | ₹43,617 ₹/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 7,812 contracts on 31 Dec 2013, against net long 22,539 a year earlier. COT report →
Silver in 2013: FAQ
What was the price of silver in 2013?
Silver traded between $18.53 and $32.41 per troy ounce in 2013 (daily closes), averaging $23.75. It closed the year at $19.34.
How much did silver go down in 2013?
Silver fell 35.9% in 2013, from $30.17 to $19.34 per ounce.
What was the highest silver price in 2013?
The highest daily close in 2013 was $32.41 per troy ounce on January 23, 2013.
What was the best month for silver in 2013?
August (+19.6%). The weakest was April (−14.7%).
How much did silver rise in rupees in 2013?
Silver fell 27.7% in Indian rupee terms in 2013, compared with −35.9% in US dollars.
Did silver beat the stock market in 2013?
No. Silver was −35.9% for the year, against +32.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for silver in 2013?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 15 April: Gold falls $140.30 (9%) to $1,361 an ounce, its largest one-day drop in more than 30 years. Silver moved −11.3% 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).