These figures are computed from 15 years of actual monthly closing prices. Past seasonal patterns are not a guarantee of future performance. See our methodology for how this is calculated, or visit the Academy to learn how to read seasonal data responsibly.
London Stock Exchange seasonality — common questions
What is London Stock Exchange's best month historically?
Historically, January has been London Stock Exchange's strongest month, averaging +3.02% with a 75% win rate over 15 years of data. September has been the weakest at -2.53%.
Is London Stock Exchange seasonal?
London Stock Exchange shows a measurable seasonal pattern: its best and worst months differ by 5.55 percentage points on average. These figures come from 15 years of real monthly closing prices. Seasonality is a historical tendency, not a prediction.
How does London Stock Exchange historically perform in August?
London Stock Exchange is currently in August, which has historically averaged +1.94% with a 63% win rate. That has historically been a seasonally favourable window.
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