If you bought Crude oil in 2008, what would it be worth today?
$1,000 → $679
0.68×−32%
$1,000 of Crude oil bought in Jul 2008 and held until today would be worth $679, 0.68× your money.
What happened in 2008: Oil at $145
Oil spikes to $145 a barrel. Analysts say $200 isn’t a dream.
Price then: 145.29 USD
At its worst in May 2020 it fell to $136 (0.14×).
What it was worth at the end of each year
| Date | Value | Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| End of 2008 | $307 | 0.31×−69% |
| End of 2009 | $546 | 0.55×−45% |
| End of 2010 | $630 | 0.63×−37% |
| End of 2011 | $698 | 0.70×−30% |
| End of 2012 | $632 | 0.63×−37% |
| End of 2013 | $691 | 0.69×−31% |
| End of 2014 | $475 | 0.47×−53% |
| End of 2015 | $288 | 0.29×−71% |
| End of 2016 | $372 | 0.37×−63% |
| End of 2017 | $416 | 0.42×−58% |
| End of 2018 | $367 | 0.37×−63% |
| End of 2019 | $425 | 0.42×−58% |
| End of 2020 | $338 | 0.34×−66% |
| End of 2021 | $530 | 0.53×−47% |
| End of 2022 | $559 | 0.56×−44% |
| End of 2023 | $520 | 0.52×−48% |
| End of 2024 | $494 | 0.49×−51% |
| End of 2025 | $414 | 0.41×−59% |
| Held to today (Oct 2026) | $679 | 0.68×−32% |
Go back in time in the game and try it with an ordinary paycheck. Would you really hold until today?
Go back to 2000 and try it ▶More “what ifs” for Crude oil
Real historical closing prices (dividend-adjusted; indices exclude dividends), in US dollars, before fees and taxes. For fun and reference only, not investment advice.
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