Silver Price in 2019
In 2019, silver rose 15.5%, closing the year at $17.83 per troy ounce, compared with $15.43 at the end of 2018. The highest close was $19.39 on September 4, 2019 and the lowest $14.28 on May 28, 2019; the average for the year was $16.16. Today's price is 220.5% above the 2019 close.
Silver price chart, 2019
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Silver Prices in 2019
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $16.02 | $16.02 | $15.24 | +3.8% |
| February | $15.54 | $16.16 | $15.50 | −3.0% |
| March | $15.06 | $15.51 | $14.92 | −3.1% |
| April | $14.90 | $15.20 | $14.77 | −1.1% |
| May | $14.53 | $14.91 | $14.28 | −2.5% |
| June | $15.25 | $15.47 | $14.61 | +5.0% |
| July | $16.35 | $16.55 | $14.92 | +7.2% |
| August | $18.19 | $18.30 | $16.12 | +11.3% |
| September | $16.90 | $19.39 | $16.90 | −7.1% |
| October | $18.01 | $18.01 | $17.20 | +6.6% |
| November | $16.97 | $18.01 | $16.68 | −5.8% |
| December | $17.83 | $17.91 | $16.48 | +5.1% |
Silver in 2019 at a Glance
- Silver rose 15.5% in US dollars. In TRY terms it rose 30.3%, and in CAD terms it rose 10.8% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did worse than Gold (+18.9%), Bitcoin (+92.2%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+31.5%).
- After US inflation of 2.3%, the real change was +12.9%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 30,046 to net long 58,868 contracts.
Key Events in 2019
What happened, and how silver moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Monday, August 5Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. SourceSilver: +0.8% that day · +17.6% a month later
Silver in 2019: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Silver in other currencies, 2019
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| TRY | +30.3% |
| PKR | +28.9% |
| EUR | +18.0% |
| INR | +17.8% |
| CNY | +17.3% |
| AUD | +16.2% |
| JPY | +14.0% |
| ZAR | +13.0% |
| GBP | +11.8% |
| MXN | +11.2% |
| CAD | +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, 2019
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +18.9% |
| Bitcoin | +92.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +31.5% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +2.3% |
Silver Price on Festivals in 2019
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gudi Padwa | Sat 6 Apr | ₹33,357 ₹/kg |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Tue 7 May | ₹33,157 ₹/kg |
| Navratri | Sun 29 Sep | ₹40,187 ₹/kg |
| Dussehra | Tue 8 Oct | ₹40,418 ₹/kg |
| Dhanteras | Fri 25 Oct | ₹40,880 ₹/kg |
| Diwali | Sun 27 Oct | ₹40,880 ₹/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 58,868 contracts on 31 Dec 2019, against net long 30,046 a year earlier. COT report →
Silver in 2019: FAQ
What was the price of silver in 2019?
Silver traded between $14.28 and $19.39 per troy ounce in 2019 (daily closes), averaging $16.16. It closed the year at $17.83.
How much did silver go up in 2019?
Silver rose 15.5% in 2019, from $15.43 to $17.83 per ounce.
What was the highest silver price in 2019?
The highest daily close in 2019 was $19.39 per troy ounce on September 4, 2019.
What was the best month for silver in 2019?
August (+11.3%). The weakest was September (−7.1%).
How much did silver rise in rupees in 2019?
Silver rose 17.8% in Indian rupee terms in 2019, compared with +15.5% in US dollars.
Did silver beat the stock market in 2019?
No. Silver was +15.5% for the year, against +31.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for silver in 2019?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 5 August: Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. Silver moved +0.8% 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).