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Coffee Historical Price Charts – Coffee Price History

Posted Wednesday, January 20, 2021 by
Arslan Butt • 4 min read

Coffee is a drink brewed from roasted coffee beans that come from the berries of certain coffee varieties. When the coffee berries change from green to bright red, they are picked, processed and dried. Then the dried coffee seeds (referred to as “beans”) are roasted to differing degrees to get various flavors. The roasted beans are ground and then brewed with near-boiling water to make the drink known as coffee.

 

Coffee is dark in color, bitter and slightly acidic, and it has a stimulating effect on the human body, mainly due to its caffeine content. It is one of the most popular drinks throughout the world, and it can be brewed and served in various ways, for example, as espresso, French press, caffè latte or filter coffee. It is normally served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common, especially in summer. Sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are usually used to reduce its bitter taste.

 

Historical Data Table:

Coffee Historical Price Data

 

Jan 11, 2021 121.45 122.30 123.20 118.75 21.76K
Jan 08, 2021 123.70 120.30 124.05 119.20 23.80K
Jan 07, 2021 121.10 121.00 122.75 119.35 17.99K
Jan 06, 2021 120.90 125.10 125.55 120.60 27.25K
Jan 05, 2021 125.10 125.95 126.55 122.30 22.17K
Jan 04, 2021 126.15 128.40 129.40 125.25 21.81K
Dec 31, 2020 128.25 125.70 129.00 125.60 15.66K
Dec 30, 2020 125.40 125.30 126.75 124.65 10.92K
Dec 29, 2020 125.40 123.95 125.90 123.20 11.05K
Dec 28, 2020 123.35 125.75 126.50 121.50 13.62K
Dec 24, 2020 125.95 124.50 127.65 124.50 8.99K
Dec 23, 2020 124.55 124.05 125.95 123.90 10.04K
Dec 22, 2020 124.20 123.90 126.60 122.90 15.06K
Dec 21, 2020 124.30 124.25 125.45 120.40 19.30K
Dec 18, 2020 123.70 126.30 127.80 123.68
Dec 17, 2020 125.05 126.30 126.30 125.00 0.00K
Dec 16, 2020 125.05 126.00 126.00 126.00 0.03K
Dec 15, 2020 123.10 124.55 124.55 124.55 0.01K
Dec 14, 2020 123.55 122.50 123.85 122.50 0.00K

 

Monthly Change:

 

Date Price Open High Low Change %
Jan 21 121.45 128.25 129.40 118.75 21.76K
Dec 20 128.25 120.20 129.00 114.75 104.84K
Nov 20 120.70 103.90 121.40 102.15 269.57K
Oct 20 104.40 110.95 113.35 102.95 388.63K
Sep 20 110.95 132.25 134.50 108.30 179.06K
Aug 20 129.80 118.20 130.80 109.70 293.81K
Jul 20 118.95 102.80 119.40 95.45 217.87K
Jun 20 100.05 95.85 101.45 92.70 290.45K
May 20 96.30 104.25 109.40 95.85 145.97K
Apr 20 104.65 117.75 122.00 102.65 204.47K
Mar 20 119.55 112.75 130.65 102.80 165.24K
Feb 20 110.10 102.00 111.50 97.40 338.35K
Jan 20 102.65 129.55 130.95 100.15 480.13K
Dec 19 129.70 118.00 138.40 118.00 154.74K
Nov 19 118.55 102.15 118.00 101.10 422.64K
Oct 19 101.95 101.05 102.90 92.20 553.71K
Sep 19 101.15 101.15 102.90 97.25 148.51K
Aug 19 93.60 97.85 98.95 89.60 334.98K
Jul 19 99.65 112.55 113.05 98.10 194.04K
Jun 19 108.25 104.85 109.00 94.00 440.76K
May 19 104.60 91.70 105.30 86.75 290.92K
Apr 19 91.85 94.05 96.95 86.35 495.27K
Mar 19 94.50 97.50 97.50 92.60 187.25K
Feb 19 95.20 106.15 107.00 93.60 330.46K

 

Why is coffee important to traders?

 

The reason could be associated with the huge number of users. As per the latest data, around 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily, making coffee beans one of the most traded soft commodities globally. As of now, the coffee market is worth about $ 100 billion annually. As a result, it has become one of the most interesting yet volatile investment tools to trade. While some use coffee futures and options to hedge their portfolio, others speculate with it.

 

Why do investors prefer to trade in coffee?

 

There are many major reasons for trading in coffee. Let me share some of the most common factors:

 

  • Diversification

 

Diversification is seen as one of the key factors behind the coffee demand in the forex market. The presence of coffee in an equity-only portfolio can lower the volatility, due to the absence of a correlation between this commodity and other asset classes.

 

  • Safe Haven

 

Commodities can act as safe-haven assets, which provide traders with protection against inflation and a declining US dollar in times of global economic uncertainty and market turbulence, like the coronavirus crisis.

 

  • Speculation on coffee prices

 

Commodities can be highly volatile, experiencing excessive price swings. Trading coffee CFDs is one way to try and profit from drastic silver price fluctuations.

 

Coffee trading requires some attention, due to the occasional high volatility of the market and a wide choice of available instruments, from coffee derivatives, such as futures and options, to shares in companies involved in the industry.

 

What factors influence coffee prices?

 

Trading in coffee comes with a certain degree of volatility, with key factors that influence supply and demand, for example:

 

  • Climate changes: Coffee grows on small trees, which means the crop is susceptible to adverse weather conditions, such as freezing, frost and prolonged periods of dry weather. If supply levels lessen, due to ruined crops, prices will rise; conversely, and if the supply increases, the prices will decrease.

 

  • Oil prices: the two leading exporters of coffee (Brazil and Vietnam) are not exactly next door to the world’s largest importers. If oil prices go up, transport costs will increase, which means coffee prices will rise too.

 

  • Geopolitics:  As we know, coffee is mainly grown in developing countries; consequently, any political uncertainty can impact global coffee prices.

 

  • Discretionary income: Coffee is not compulsory for a person’s diet (no matter how much we try to argue that it is). High unemployment in the US and the EU can decrease coffee consumption.

 

How can we trade in coffee:

 

There are several ways to trade in coffee using the CMC Markets CFD Trading platform:

 

  • Coffee futures: The standard futures contract is the most common trading method for coffee. This is where you agree to exchange a quantity of coffee with another party at a predetermined future date and price. If coffee doesn’t get your blood pumping, perhaps futures will, as coffee futures can make wide swings within each trading day.

 

  • Coffee options: Some people favor options in this market, as it can give you a bit more of a buffer against price volatility. With the use of options, the holder doesn’t have to buy or sell the asset if they don’t wish to.

 

  • Coffee ETFsThe ETF is an investment fund that follows the performance of the coffee market directly. It can be purchased and sold on a securities exchange. This method can give investors exposure to coffee futures without the need for a more complicated futures account.

 

  • Coffee company stocks: Traders can also invest in a coffee company, such as Dunkin’ (DNKN) and Starbucks (SBUX). Just four companies, Sara Lee, Procter & Gamble, Nestle and Kraft buy almost 50 percent of all the coffee produced worldwide.

 

 

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Arslan Butt // Index & Commodity Analyst
Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics. His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker. His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.