Bitcoin Price in September 2016
In September 2016, bitcoin rose 6.0%, from $575.47 at the end of August to $609.74 per bitcoin on September 30, 2016. The highest close was $626.32 on September 8, 2016, the lowest $572.30 on September 1, 2016, and the average over 30 days was $605.85. Today's price is 12,573.7% higher than the September 2016 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 6.0% in US dollars in September 2016, leaving it up 41.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +0.5% in ZAR to +9.0% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+0.5%), silver (+2.8%) and US stocks (0.0%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 15, with an average daily move of 0.73%.
- At the end of the month it was 20.4% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.4 → 0.5.
Bitcoin price chart, September 2016
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, September 2016
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | +9.0% |
| NGN | +7.8% |
| TRY | +7.4% |
| GBP | +7.3% |
| BRL | +7.0% |
| CAD | +6.3% |
| PKR | +6.0% |
| INR | +5.7% |
| EUR | +5.4% |
| AUD | +4.4% |
| JPY | +3.8% |
| ZAR | +0.5% |
Price in each currency at each day's exchange rate, previous month-end to this month-end. A weaker currency makes bitcoin rise more in local terms.
Bitcoin vs other assets, September 2016
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +6.0% |
| Gold | +0.5% |
| Silver | +2.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | 0.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.24% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of September) | +41.6% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.4 → 0.5 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, September 2016
Closing price for every day, with the same price in INR and EUR at that day's exchange rate.
| Date | Close (USD per BTC) | Change | India, ₹ per BTC | Euro, € per BTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1Thu | $572.30 | −0.55% | ₹38,226 | €510.95 |
| Sep 2Fri | $575.54 | +0.57% | ₹38,442 | €513.84 |
| Sep 3Sat | $598.21 | +3.94% | ₹39,956 | €534.08 |
| Sep 4Sun | $608.63 | +1.74% | ₹40,518 | €545.28 |
| Sep 5Mon | $606.59 | −0.34% | ₹40,314 | €543.87 |
| Sep 6Tue | $610.44 | +0.63% | ₹40,445 | €542.43 |
| Sep 7Wed | $614.54 | +0.67% | ₹40,850 | €546.70 |
| Sep 8Thu | $626.32 | +1.92% | ₹41,619 | €555.67 |
| Sep 9Fri | $622.86 | −0.55% | ₹41,389 | €552.60 |
| Sep 10Sat | $623.51 | +0.10% | ₹41,432 | €553.18 |
| Sep 11Sun | $606.72 | −2.69% | ₹40,515 | €539.74 |
| Sep 12Mon | $608.24 | +0.25% | ₹40,584 | €540.97 |
| Sep 13Tue | $609.24 | +0.16% | ₹40,816 | €543.08 |
| Sep 14Wed | $610.68 | +0.24% | ₹40,768 | €542.96 |
| Sep 15Thu | $607.16 | −0.58% | ₹40,588 | €539.88 |
| Sep 16Fri | $606.97 | −0.03% | ₹40,576 | €539.72 |
| Sep 17Sat | $605.98 | −0.16% | ₹40,510 | €538.84 |
| Sep 18Sun | $609.87 | +0.64% | ₹40,901 | €546.57 |
| Sep 19Mon | $609.23 | −0.11% | ₹40,791 | €544.89 |
| Sep 20Tue | $608.31 | −0.15% | ₹40,742 | €545.35 |
| Sep 21Wed | $597.15 | −1.84% | ₹39,866 | €533.49 |
| Sep 22Thu | $596.30 | −0.14% | ₹39,727 | €531.96 |
| Sep 23Fri | $602.84 | +1.10% | ₹40,163 | €537.80 |
| Sep 24Sat | $602.63 | −0.04% | ₹40,148 | €537.60 |
| Sep 25Sun | $600.83 | −0.30% | ₹40,073 | €534.55 |
| Sep 26Mon | $608.04 | +1.20% | ₹40,500 | €540.49 |
| Sep 27Tue | $606.17 | −0.31% | ₹40,274 | €540.28 |
| Sep 28Wed | $604.73 | −0.24% | ₹40,113 | €538.75 |
| Sep 29Thu | $605.69 | +0.16% | ₹40,470 | €539.85 |
| Sep 30Fri | $609.74 | +0.67% | ₹40,740 | €543.46 |
How September usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in September 5 times out of 11, with an average move of −1.8% and a median of −3.1%. Every September since 2014 →
Bitcoin in September 2016: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in September 2016?
Bitcoin traded between $572.30 and $626.32 per bitcoin (daily closes) in September 2016, averaging $605.85. It closed the month at $609.74.
How much did bitcoin go up in September 2016?
Bitcoin rose 6.0%, from $575.47 to $609.74. The biggest daily rise was +3.9% on September 3, 2016 and the biggest fall −2.7% on September 11, 2016.
What was the bitcoin price on September 1, 2016?
Bitcoin closed at $572.30 per bitcoin on September 1, 2016, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹38,226.
Is September usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in September 5 times out of 11, with an average move of −1.8% and a median of −3.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in September 2016?
Bitcoin rose 5.7% in Indian rupee terms in September 2016, compared with +6.0% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in September 2016?
Yes. Bitcoin was +6.0% for the month, against 0.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in September 2016?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.24% in September, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +5.7%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceinseptember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in September 2016}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2016/september}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}