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Global Spot Gold Price Data
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Historical gold price data for the XAU/USD pair, tracking daily and hourly movements dating back to early 2004. This data is updated daily, making it highly valuable for financial analysis, the development of quantitative trading strategies, and time-series modelling. It offers a consistent record of the spot price of gold against the US Dollar across nearly two decades.
Columns
- Date: The timestamp for the daily record.
- Open: The price at the start of the trading period.
- High: The highest recorded price during the period.
- Low: The lowest recorded price during the period.
- Close: The price at the end of the trading period.
- Volume: The total trading volume during the period.
Distribution
The dataset is available as a CSV file format, exemplified by the daily timeframe file, which contains over 5,300 valid records. The structure is standard for financial market data, enabling straightforward integration into analytical platforms. The dataset is regularly maintained and updated every weekday to ensure relevance and accuracy.
Usage
Ideal applications include backtesting and optimisation of algorithmic trading systems. It can also be used for advanced financial engineering projects, such as volatility modeling or risk management assessments. Furthermore, it supports academic research into commodity market trends and the historical relationship between gold prices and economic events.
Coverage
The geographic scope is global, reflecting the nature of international gold trading markets. The temporal range spans from 11 June 2004 up to the present day. This broad time window allows for detailed long-term trend analysis.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Quantitative Analysts: Building and validating predictive models for financial markets.
- Day Traders and Investors: Researching historical volatility and identifying optimal entry/exit points.
- Academics: Conducting research on economic history, currency markets, and commodity valuation.
- Data Developers: Creating dashboards or applications that require a robust source of gold price history.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- XAUUSD Daily Price History (2004–Present)
- Global Spot Gold Price Data
- Historical Gold/USD Tracker
- Financial Time-Series Gold Prices
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Original Data Source: Global Spot Gold Price Data
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