Silver Seasonality: Every Month Since 1971
Since 1971, silver has risen in 49% of months (330 of 669), with an average monthly change of +1.0%. Its strongest month on average has been January (+3.1%, up in 63% of years) and its weakest June (−2.2%). After a higher month, the next month rose 48% of the time; after a lower month, 51%.
Average change by calendar month, 1971–2026
hover for the median and how often it rose| Month | Rose | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 of 5663% | +3.1% | +2.1% |
| February | 27 of 5648% | +2.3% | −0.3% |
| March | 24 of 5643% | −0.3% | −0.7% |
| April | 25 of 5645% | +0.5% | −0.8% |
| May | 30 of 5654% | +0.6% | +0.6% |
| June | 18 of 5632% | −2.2% | −2.8% |
| July | 34 of 5661% | +2.7% | +1.3% |
| August | 24 of 5643% | 0.0% | −0.8% |
| September | 30 of 5654% | +1.9% | +1.3% |
| October −10.0% so far | 30 of 5555% | −0.1% | +0.7% |
| November | 23 of 5542% | +0.8% | −1.1% |
| December | 30 of 5555% | +2.5% | +0.4% |
What Happens the Month After Silver Rises or Falls?
All months since 1971: how often the next month rose after a higher or a lower month, against 49% for all months.
After a higher month
InconclusiveAfter silver ends a month higher, the next month has risen 48% of the time since 1971 (159 of 330), against 49% for all months, with an average change of +1.2% and a median of −0.4%: no meaningful pattern.
After a lower month
InconclusiveAfter silver ends a month lower, the next month has risen 51% of the time since 1971 (169 of 333), against 49% for all months, with an average change of +0.8% and a median of +0.2%: no meaningful pattern.
After the biggest months
the largest fifth of rises and of falls| After a month | Cases | Next month rose | Average next month | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up 12.5% or more | 66 | 52% | +3.0% | Inconclusive |
| Down 8.4% or more | 66 | 56% | +2.0% | Inconclusive |
"Momentum" or "rebound" only when the share differs from all months by at least 5 percentage points, with at least 20 cases, and by more than chance would explain (95% confidence); otherwise "inconclusive". Each month's page has the same figures for that month alone.
Silver Seasonality FAQ
What is the best month for silver?
By average change since 1971, January (+3.1%). The month that rose most often is January (63% of years). The weakest on average is June (−2.2%). Seasonal averages are small next to the swings in any single year.
Does silver keep rising after a strong month?
After silver ends a month higher, the next month has risen 48% of the time since 1971 (159 of 330), against 49% for all months, with an average change of +1.2% and a median of −0.4%: no meaningful pattern.
Does silver rebound after a weak month?
After silver ends a month lower, the next month has risen 51% of the time since 1971 (169 of 333), against 49% for all months, with an average change of +0.8% and a median of +0.2%: no meaningful pattern.
History, not advice: past monthly patterns do not predict any single month. Data to 26 October 2026.
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@misc{corgano2026silverseasonalityeverymonth, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Silver seasonality: every month since 1971}, howpublished = {\url{https://silverprice.corgano.com/silver-seasonality}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Silver Price, accessed 2026-10-27}}