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Crude Oil WTI Performance Over 10 years

Crude Oil WTI (CL)

Crude Oil WTI returned +135.5% over the last 10 years, from $38.50 to $90.68.

Price today

$90.68

+135.5% over 10 years

The price increased 2.4× over 10 years.

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

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Key performance metrics

Total return
135.5%
CAGR
8.9%
Max drawdown
-86.9%
Best year
58.2%
Worst year
-24.8%
Volatility
29.3%
Avg annual return
12.3%

Data through 2026-03-12.

Key takeaways

Crude Oil WTI increased 135.5% over the selected time window.

Performance insights

  • Crude Oil WTI returned +135.5% over 10 years
  • Average annual return was +12.3%
  • Worst drawdown was -86.9%

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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$90.68
Annual return+57.9%

About Crude Oil WTI

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

From2016-03-11
To2026-03-12

What this shows

Based on daily closing prices from 2016-03-11 to 2026-03-12.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.
Where does the data come from?
We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.
Does this include dividends?
Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.

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