Silver Price in December 2021
In December 2021, silver rose 2.5%, from $22.77 at the end of November to $23.33 per troy ounce on December 31, 2021. The highest close was $23.33 on December 31, 2021, the lowest $21.51 on December 15, 2021, and the average over 22 trading days was $22.49. Today's price is 130.8% higher than the December 2021 close.
- Silver rose 2.5% in US dollars in December 2021, leaving it down 11.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −3.3% in MXN to +7.2% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than bitcoin (−18.8%), and worse than gold (+3.1%) and US stocks (+4.5%).
- It closed higher on 13 trading days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 1.13%.
- At the end of the month it was 52.0% below its highest close since 2000.
- Gold/silver ratio: 77.9 → 78.4.
Silver price chart, December 2021
US dollars per troy ounce · daily closeSilver in other currencies, December 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +7.2% |
| PKR | +3.6% |
| JPY | +3.6% |
| CAD | +2.5% |
| CNY | +2.2% |
| EUR | +2.2% |
| INR | +1.6% |
| ZAR | +1.1% |
| GBP | +1.1% |
| AUD | +1.0% |
| MXN | −3.3% |
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 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | +2.5% |
| Gold | +3.1% |
| Bitcoin | −18.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +4.5% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.31% |
| Silver, year to date (end of December) | −11.4% |
| Gold/silver ratio | 77.9 → 78.4 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Silver Prices, December 2021
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 1Wed | $22.30 | −2.05% | $0.72 | ₹53,806 | AED 2,632.64 |
| Dec 2Thu | $22.28 | −0.09% | $0.72 | ₹53,737 | AED 2,630.39 |
| Dec 3Fri | $22.45 | +0.74% | $0.72 | ₹54,110 | AED 2,649.87 |
| Dec 6Mon | $22.23 | −0.97% | $0.71 | ₹53,766 | AED 2,624.68 |
| Dec 7Tue | $22.49 | +1.17% | $0.72 | ₹54,506 | AED 2,654.76 |
| Dec 8Wed | $22.39 | −0.43% | $0.72 | ₹54,283 | AED 2,643.38 |
| Dec 9Thu | $21.97 | −1.86% | $0.71 | ₹53,257 | AED 2,594.27 |
| Dec 10Fri | $22.16 | +0.85% | $0.71 | ₹53,861 | AED 2,616.23 |
| Dec 13Mon | $22.29 | +0.59% | $0.72 | ₹54,257 | AED 2,631.57 |
| Dec 14Tue | $21.89 | −1.81% | $0.70 | ₹53,358 | AED 2,584.00 |
| Dec 15Wed | $21.51 | −1.73% | $0.69 | ₹52,587 | AED 2,539.25 |
| Dec 16Thu | $22.46 | +4.40% | $0.72 | ₹55,020 | AED 2,651.05 |
| Dec 17Fri | $22.51 | +0.23% | $0.72 | ₹55,116 | AED 2,657.19 |
| Dec 20Mon | $22.28 | −1.03% | $0.72 | ₹54,432 | AED 2,630.16 |
| Dec 21Tue | $22.50 | +1.02% | $0.72 | ₹54,808 | AED 2,656.60 |
| Dec 22Wed | $22.79 | +1.29% | $0.73 | ₹55,461 | AED 2,690.84 |
| Dec 23Thu | $22.93 | +0.61% | $0.74 | ₹55,632 | AED 2,707.25 |
| Dec 27Mon | $22.98 | +0.21% | $0.74 | ₹55,642 | AED 2,713.29 |
| Dec 28Tue | $23.11 | +0.57% | $0.74 | ₹55,713 | AED 2,728.50 |
| Dec 29Wed | $22.85 | −1.14% | $0.73 | ₹54,906 | AED 2,697.31 |
| Dec 30Thu | $23.03 | +0.79% | $0.74 | ₹55,209 | AED 2,718.70 |
| Dec 31Fri | $23.33 | +1.30% | $0.75 | ₹55,824 | AED 2,754.12 |
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 2021: FAQ
What was the price of silver in December 2021?
Silver traded between $21.51 and $23.33 per troy ounce (daily closes) in December 2021, averaging $22.49. It closed the month at $23.33.
How much did silver go up in December 2021?
Silver rose 2.5%, from $22.77 to $23.33. The biggest daily rise was +4.4% on December 16, 2021 and the biggest fall −2.0% on December 1, 2021.
What was the silver price on December 1, 2021?
Silver closed at $22.30 per troy ounce on December 1, 2021, the first trading day of the month. 999 India, ₹ per kg: ₹53,806.
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 2021?
Silver rose 1.6% in Indian rupee terms in December 2021, compared with +2.5% in US dollars.
Did silver beat stocks in December 2021?
No. Silver was +2.5% for the month, against +4.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did silver keep up with inflation in December 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.31% in December, so silver's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +2.2%.