Seasonality: the months in which gold was stronger on average
Seasonality of the gold price: heatmap of average monthly performance, with January as well as August and September tending to be strong months.
Seasonality: the months in which gold was stronger on average
Over many years the gold price shows a recurring pattern — driven among other things by the wedding season and Diwali in India, Chinese New Year and the turn of the year. A statistical average, not a guarantee for any single year.
Average monthly performance over the past 20 years (London reference price), calculated from our own price data. Seasonal patterns are statistical tendencies and not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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