Silver Price in April 2017
In April 2017, silver fell 5.7%, from $18.24 at the end of March to $17.19 per troy ounce on April 28, 2017. The highest close was $18.49 on April 17, 2017, the lowest $17.19 on April 28, 2017, and the average over 19 trading days was $17.99. Today's price is 215.2% higher than the April 2017 close.
- Silver fell 5.7% in US dollars in April 2017, leaving it up 7.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −8.8% in GBP to −3.4% in AUD, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+1.5%), bitcoin (+25.8%) and US stocks (+1.0%).
- It closed higher on 7 trading days and lower on 12, with an average daily move of 0.76%.
- At the end of the month it was 64.6% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 68.4 → 73.6.
Silver price chart, April 2017
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeSilver in other currencies, April 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| AUD | −3.4% |
| CAD | −3.6% |
| MXN | −5.1% |
| CNY | −5.6% |
| PKR | −6.0% |
| JPY | −6.2% |
| ZAR | −6.4% |
| INR | −6.8% |
| EUR | −7.3% |
| TRY | −8.1% |
| GBP | −8.8% |
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, April 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | −5.7% |
| Gold | +1.5% |
| Bitcoin | +25.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.30% |
| Silver, year to date (end of April) | +7.9% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 68.4 → 73.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Silver Prices, April 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3Mon | $18.19 | −0.24% | $0.58 | ₹37,897 | AED 2,147.58 |
| Apr 4Tue | $18.30 | +0.61% | $0.59 | ₹38,175 | AED 2,160.63 |
| Apr 5Wed | $18.17 | −0.74% | $0.58 | ₹37,992 | AED 2,144.69 |
| Apr 6Thu | $18.23 | +0.32% | $0.59 | ₹38,110 | AED 2,151.54 |
| Apr 7Fri | $18.13 | −0.52% | $0.58 | ₹37,643 | AED 2,140.85 |
| Apr 10Mon | $17.89 | −1.30% | $0.58 | ₹36,969 | AED 2,112.52 |
| Apr 11Tue | $18.23 | +1.89% | $0.59 | ₹37,854 | AED 2,152.54 |
| Apr 12Wed | $18.28 | +0.25% | $0.59 | ₹37,982 | AED 2,158.03 |
| Apr 13Thu | $18.49 | +1.15% | $0.59 | ₹38,341 | AED 2,183.24 |
| Apr 17Mon | $18.49 | +0.02% | $0.59 | ₹38,322 | AED 2,183.18 |
| Apr 18Tue | $18.25 | −1.31% | $0.59 | ₹37,794 | AED 2,155.20 |
| Apr 19Wed | $18.14 | −0.63% | $0.58 | ₹37,650 | AED 2,141.15 |
| Apr 20Thu | $17.99 | −0.79% | $0.58 | ₹37,395 | AED 2,124.15 |
| Apr 21Fri | $17.83 | −0.90% | $0.57 | ₹37,066 | AED 2,105.02 |
| Apr 24Mon | $17.85 | +0.10% | $0.57 | ₹37,092 | AED 2,107.15 |
| Apr 25Tue | $17.58 | −1.50% | $0.57 | ₹36,396 | AED 2,075.57 |
| Apr 26Wed | $17.35 | −1.30% | $0.56 | ₹35,902 | AED 2,048.65 |
| Apr 27Thu | $17.27 | −0.51% | $0.56 | ₹35,536 | AED 2,038.32 |
| Apr 28Fri | $17.19 | −0.43% | $0.55 | ₹35,406 | AED 2,029.58 |
How April usually goes for silver
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, silver rose in April 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.7% and a median of −0.3%.
Silver in April 2017: FAQ
What was the price of silver in April 2017?
Silver traded between $17.19 and $18.49 per troy ounce (daily closes) in April 2017, averaging $17.99. It closed the month at $17.19.
How much did silver go down in April 2017?
Silver fell 5.7%, from $18.24 to $17.19. The biggest daily rise was +1.9% on April 11, 2017 and the biggest fall −1.5% on April 25, 2017.
What was the silver price on April 3, 2017?
Silver closed at $18.19 per troy ounce on April 3, 2017, the first trading day of the month. 999 India, ₹ per kg: ₹37,897.
Is April usually a good month for silver?
In the 20 years from 2006 to 2025, silver rose in April 10 times out of 20, with an average move of +1.7% and a median of −0.3%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did silver change in rupees in April 2017?
Silver fell 6.8% in Indian rupee terms in April 2017, compared with −5.7% in US dollars.
Did silver beat stocks in April 2017?
No. Silver was −5.7% for the month, against +1.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did silver keep up with inflation in April 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.30% in April, so silver's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −6.0%.