Silver Price in 2015
In 2015, silver fell 11.5%, closing the year at $13.78 per troy ounce, compared with $15.57 at the end of 2014. The highest close was $18.35 on January 22, 2015 and the lowest $13.67 on December 14, 2015; the average for the year was $15.66. Today's price is 317.7% above the 2015 close.
Silver price chart, 2015
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Silver Prices in 2015
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $17.19 | $18.35 | $15.73 | +10.5% |
| February | $16.51 | $17.38 | $16.18 | −3.9% |
| March | $16.58 | $17.12 | $15.35 | +0.4% |
| April | $16.12 | $17.10 | $15.63 | −2.8% |
| May | $16.68 | $17.71 | $16.11 | +3.5% |
| June | $15.55 | $16.78 | $15.55 | −6.8% |
| July | $14.75 | $15.73 | $14.48 | −5.2% |
| August | $14.58 | $15.52 | $14.05 | −1.1% |
| September | $14.51 | $15.22 | $14.32 | −0.4% |
| October | $15.57 | $16.29 | $14.51 | +7.3% |
| November | $14.05 | $15.41 | $14.01 | −9.7% |
| December | $13.78 | $14.51 | $13.67 | −2.0% |
Silver in 2015 at a Glance
- Silver fell 11.5% in US dollars. In ZAR terms it rose 19.0%, and in JPY terms it fell 10.8% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did worse than Gold (−10.4%), Bitcoin (+34.5%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+1.4%).
- After US inflation of 0.7%, the real change was −12.1%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 19,326 to net long 7,139 contracts.
Key Events in 2015
What happened, and how silver moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Thursday, January 15Swiss National Bank abandons its minimum exchange rate of 1.20 francs per euro. SourceSilver: +0.7% that day · +1.9% a month later
- Thursday, January 22ECB announces quantitative easing with combined asset purchases of 60 billion euros per month. SourceSilver: +0.9% that day · −10.5% a month later
- Sunday, July 5Greek voters reject the bailout terms of international creditors in a referendum, 61% to 39%. SourceSilver: +1.2% next trading day (Jul 6) · −6.6% a month later
- Tuesday, August 11People's Bank of China devalues the yuan by 1.86% against the dollar. SourceSilver: −0.1% that day · −4.7% a month later
Silver in 2015: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Silver in other currencies, 2015
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| ZAR | +19.0% |
| TRY | +11.3% |
| CAD | +5.8% |
| MXN | +3.7% |
| AUD | −0.6% |
| EUR | −1.6% |
| GBP | −7.0% |
| INR | −7.2% |
| CNY | −7.4% |
| PKR | −8.9% |
| JPY | −10.8% |
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, 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −10.4% |
| Bitcoin | +34.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.4% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +0.7% |
Silver Price on Festivals in 2015
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gudi Padwa | Sat 21 Mar | ₹33,884 ₹/kg |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Tue 21 Apr | ₹32,487 ₹/kg |
| Navratri | Tue 13 Oct | ₹33,110 ₹/kg |
| Dussehra | Thu 22 Oct | ₹33,148 ₹/kg |
| Dhanteras | Mon 9 Nov | ₹30,656 ₹/kg |
| Diwali | Wed 11 Nov | ₹30,352 ₹/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 7,139 contracts on 29 Dec 2015, against net long 19,326 a year earlier. COT report →
Silver in 2015: FAQ
What was the price of silver in 2015?
Silver traded between $13.67 and $18.35 per troy ounce in 2015 (daily closes), averaging $15.66. It closed the year at $13.78.
How much did silver go down in 2015?
Silver fell 11.5% in 2015, from $15.57 to $13.78 per ounce.
What was the highest silver price in 2015?
The highest daily close in 2015 was $18.35 per troy ounce on January 22, 2015.
What was the best month for silver in 2015?
January (+10.5%). The weakest was November (−9.7%).
How much did silver rise in rupees in 2015?
Silver fell 7.2% in Indian rupee terms in 2015, compared with −11.5% in US dollars.
Did silver beat the stock market in 2015?
No. Silver was −11.5% for the year, against +1.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for silver in 2015?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 6 July: Greek voters reject the bailout terms of international creditors in a referendum, 61% to 39%. Silver moved +1.2% on the next trading 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).