Silver Price in December 2013
In December 2013, silver fell 3.2%, from $19.98 at the end of November to $19.34 per troy ounce on December 31, 2013. The highest close was $20.30 on December 11, 2013, the lowest $19.01 on December 3, 2013, and the average over 21 trading days was $19.63. Today's price is 179.1% higher than the December 2013 close.
- Silver fell 3.2% in US dollars in December 2013, leaving it down 35.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −4.7% in PKR to +2.0% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−3.9%), and worse than US stocks (+2.5%).
- It closed higher on 11 trading days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 1.79%.
- At the end of the month it was 60.2% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 62.6 → 62.1.
Silver price chart, December 2013
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeSilver in other currencies, December 2013
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +2.0% |
| JPY | −0.7% |
| ZAR | −1.1% |
| AUD | −1.4% |
| CAD | −2.7% |
| CNY | −3.7% |
| MXN | −3.7% |
| GBP | −4.1% |
| INR | −4.2% |
| EUR | −4.7% |
| PKR | −4.7% |
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 2013
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | −3.2% |
| Gold | −3.9% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.5% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.01% |
| Silver, year to date (end of December) | −35.9% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 62.6 → 62.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Silver Prices, December 2013
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 2Mon | $19.23 | −3.74% | $0.62 | ₹38,622 | AED 2,270.60 |
| Dec 3Tue | $19.01 | −1.15% | $0.61 | ₹38,090 | AED 2,244.39 |
| Dec 4Wed | $19.77 | +4.01% | $0.64 | ₹39,647 | AED 2,334.47 |
| Dec 5Thu | $19.51 | −1.31% | $0.63 | ₹38,710 | AED 2,303.77 |
| Dec 6Fri | $19.47 | −0.25% | $0.63 | ₹38,538 | AED 2,297.99 |
| Dec 9Mon | $19.64 | +0.92% | $0.63 | ₹38,620 | AED 2,319.12 |
| Dec 10Tue | $20.26 | +3.12% | $0.65 | ₹39,641 | AED 2,391.37 |
| Dec 11Wed | $20.30 | +0.21% | $0.65 | ₹39,795 | AED 2,396.33 |
| Dec 12Thu | $19.40 | −4.41% | $0.62 | ₹38,419 | AED 2,290.55 |
| Dec 13Fri | $19.56 | +0.81% | $0.63 | ₹39,088 | AED 2,309.09 |
| Dec 16Mon | $20.05 | +2.51% | $0.64 | ₹40,086 | AED 2,367.45 |
| Dec 17Tue | $19.79 | −1.28% | $0.64 | ₹39,312 | AED 2,336.59 |
| Dec 18Wed | $20.01 | +1.12% | $0.64 | ₹39,708 | AED 2,362.80 |
| Dec 19Thu | $19.14 | −4.35% | $0.62 | ₹38,177 | AED 2,259.98 |
| Dec 20Fri | $19.42 | +1.44% | $0.62 | ₹38,994 | AED 2,292.44 |
| Dec 23Mon | $19.38 | −0.21% | $0.62 | ₹38,640 | AED 2,287.72 |
| Dec 24Tue | $19.45 | +0.39% | $0.63 | ₹38,676 | AED 2,296.57 |
| Dec 26Thu | $19.89 | +2.22% | $0.64 | ₹39,503 | AED 2,348.09 |
| Dec 27Fri | $20.01 | +0.64% | $0.64 | ₹39,822 | AED 2,362.69 |
| Dec 30Mon | $19.58 | −2.16% | $0.63 | ₹38,824 | AED 2,311.68 |
| Dec 31Tue | $19.34 | −1.24% | $0.62 | ₹38,413 | AED 2,283.11 |
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 2013: FAQ
What was the price of silver in December 2013?
Silver traded between $19.01 and $20.30 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2013, averaging $19.63. It closed the month at $19.34.
How much did silver go down in December 2013?
Silver fell 3.2%, from $19.98 to $19.34. The biggest daily rise was +4.0% on December 4, 2013 and the biggest fall −4.4% on December 12, 2013.
What was the silver price on December 2, 2013?
Silver closed at $19.23 per troy ounce on December 2, 2013, the first trading day of the month. 999 India, ₹ per kg: ₹38,622.
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 2013?
Silver fell 4.2% in Indian rupee terms in December 2013, compared with −3.2% in US dollars.
Did silver beat stocks in December 2013?
No. Silver was −3.2% for the month, against +2.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did silver keep up with inflation in December 2013?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.01% in December, so silver's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −3.2%.