COMMODITIES
XAUUSD
Gold / US Dollar
How often this market makes each size of move, graded against its own history · to 31 August 2026
Daily moves
| Reading | Times | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | 2 | 0.8% | |
| Very High | 2 | 0.8% | |
| High | 6 | 2.3% | |
| Moderate | 3 | 1.1% | |
| Low | 48 | 18.4% | |
| Very Low | 200 | 76.6% |
A Very High or Max day shows up about 2 times a year for XAUUSD — 4 times in the history we hold. The most recent was 30 Jan 2026, when it fell 11.4%.
Biggest moves on record
| When | Move | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | −11.4% | Max |
| 3 Feb 2026 | +6.1% | Low |
| 19 Mar 2026 | −5.9% | Low |
| 21 Oct 2025 | −5.7% | Max |
| 29 Dec 2025 | −4.5% | High |