gold average monthly return 2026

XAU/USD had its best month this year in January 2026, returning 12.8%.

ASSETMONTH% RETURN
XAU/USD
January 2026
12.75%
XAU/USD
February 2026
8.48%
XAU/USD
March 2026
-11.02%
XAU/USD
April 2026
-1.58%
XAU/USD
May 2026
-1.88%
XAU/USD
June 2026
-1.36%