Crude Oil WTI Performance Over 10 years

Crude Oil WTI (CL)

For the last 10 years, Crude Oil WTI went from $46.03 to about $98.52. That equals roughly +114.0% total return and about 7.9% per year, annualized. In practical terms, the total was positive but the path was rough—drawdowns mattered.

Price today

$98.52

+114.0% over 10 years

What this means

  • Open another timeframe on this page to see how the story changes.
  • This is one slice of history; other horizons may rank differently.
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Crude Oil WTI 10 years shows how price evolved over this period using historical daily closing prices, including total return and (when available) CAGR.

This view helps you understand how a commodity like Crude Oil WTI has performed as a potential hedge or diversifier over the selected horizon.

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Investors looking for inflation hedges or diversification use this page to see how Crude Oil WTI has moved relative to other asset classes over time.

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Key performance metrics

Total return
114.0%
CAGR
7.9%
Max drawdown
-86.9%
Best year
71.9%
Worst year
-24.8%
Volatility
30.4%
Avg annual return
11.5%

Data through 2026-04-28.

Historical context

This page summarizes how Crude Oil WTI performed over the selected period using historical daily closing prices. Commodity returns are often shaped by inflation expectations, supply and demand dynamics, currency moves, and macroeconomic uncertainty.

What to explore next

Key takeaways

Crude Oil WTI increased 114.0% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • Crude Oil WTI returned +114.0% over 10 years
  • Average annual return was +11.5%
  • Worst drawdown was -86.9%

Yearly performance

Year2017
Price$60.42
Annual return+12.5%
Year2018
Price$45.41
Annual return-24.8%
Year2019
Price$61.06
Annual return+34.5%
Year2020
Price$48.52
Annual return-20.5%
Year2021
Price$75.21
Annual return+55.0%
Year2022
Price$80.26
Annual return+6.7%
Year2023
Price$71.65
Annual return-10.7%
Year2024
Price$71.72
Annual return+0.1%
Year2025
Price$57.42
Annual return-19.9%
Year2026
Price$98.52
Annual return+71.6%

About Crude Oil WTI

This is a commodity or precious metal. Prices can be volatile and are influenced by supply, demand, and macroeconomic factors.

Commodity prices can react quickly to macro events, supply shocks and policy changes, so long‑term charts may include sharp spikes and reversals.

From2016-04-28
To2026-04-28

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2016-04-28 to 2026-04-28.

How performance is measured

  • Total return reflects the change in historical price over the selected period.
  • CAGR shows the compound annual growth rate over the same time window.
  • Maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline during the period.
  • Volatility reflects how widely returns moved over time.
  • Dividends and split adjustments may be included where supported by the data source and asset type.
  • This page is for educational and informational purposes only.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Results are nominal and do not account for inflation.

Final verdict

Best for time-window evaluation: see how this span looked in isolation, then contrast with other periods or tickers on the site. It is context, not a forecast. Educational only.

FAQ

What does total return mean?
Total return is the percentage change in price between the start and end of the selected period.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR is the annualized return over the full period, smoothing the result into a single yearly rate.
What is maximum drawdown?
Maximum drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough decline observed during the selected time window.
Where does the data come from?
The page uses historical daily closing prices from third-party market data providers used across CalculatorInvest tools.
Is this financial advice?
No. This page is for educational and informational purposes only.