Seasonal Trend Alert: May Corn Futures

May corn futures are entering a seasonal trend that has played out for 13 of the last 15 years. Will this year fit into the historical trend?

There is a bearish seasonal trend for May corn that starts today and lasts through March 30th. May corn futures have traded lower for 13 of the last 15 years during this time frame. Below is a chart of average May futures prices for the last 5, 15, and 30 years. We’ve highlighted the seasonal trend in the yellow box. Below the chart is a table of the performance over the last 15 years. It’s important to be aware of other variables that may impact price during a seasonal trend. Seasonal trends can be a great addition to a trader’s “toolbox” and should not be taken as a standalone trade recommendation.

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