Platinum Price in 1996
In 1996, the price of platinum averaged $397 per troy ounce, down 6.6% from the year before. This page covers the 1996 average, high, low, and year-end close, the events that moved the market, and what that platinum would be worth in today's dollars.
1996 Average
$397
LBMA annual average, USD/oz
Change vs 1995
-6.6%
from $425 in 1995
What happened to the platinum price in 1996
Platinum averaged $397 per troy ounce in 1996, down 6.6% from $425 the year before.
The 1990s were largely range-bound. Heavy Russian platinum-group sales, the 1997-98 Asian crisis, and subdued investment demand kept platinum mostly between $350 and $430, even as diesel-catalyst demand in Europe began to build.
Adjusted for inflation, platinum's 1996 average of $397 equals about $816 in today's dollars. The conversion uses US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U annual averages, so treat it as a close approximation rather than an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Annual averages are LBMA and Johnson Matthey platinum prices per troy ounce in US dollars. Where shown, the yearly high, low, and close come from MetalCharts daily historical data and may differ slightly from figures published elsewhere. Inflation adjustments use BLS CPI-U annual averages.