Auto Trader Group (AUTO.L) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for AUTO.L — the calendar windows where Auto Trader Group has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
AUTO.L seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, AUTO.L's strongest seasonal window has been Apr 21 – May 21: it ended higher in 9 of 10 years (90% win rate) with an average return of +4.52% across a 30-day hold. On the weak side, AUTO.L has historically declined between Sep 20 – Oct 10, falling in 9 of 10 years (average -4.22%).
In total, our analysis finds 604 recurring seasonal windows for Auto Trader Group — 358 bullish and 246 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Aug 5 – Sep 4, opens in 9 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
AUTO.L's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 7d ago | Jul 10 – Jul 20 | 10d | +2.73% | 80% | +0.64% |
| Completedended 7d ago | Jun 30 – Jul 20 | 20d | +2.42% | 80% | +0.62% |
| Upcomingin 9d | Aug 5 – Sep 4 | 30d | -1.04% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 19d | Aug 15 – Sep 4 | 20d | -1.07% | 90% | — |
| Upcomingin 20d | Aug 16 – Sep 5 | 20d | -1.08% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 53d | Sep 18 – Oct 8 | 20d | -2.78% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 55d | Sep 20 – Oct 10 | 20d | -4.22% | 90% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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AUTO.L seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy AUTO.L stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, AUTO.L's strongest seasonal window starts in April: Apr 21 to May 21, which ended higher in 9 of 10 years (90% win rate) with an average return of +4.52%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is AUTO.L's strongest seasonal pattern?
AUTO.L's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Apr 21 – May 21 window (30-day hold): up in 9 of the last 10 years with an average move of +4.52%.
When has AUTO.L historically performed worst?
AUTO.L's weakest recurring window has been Sep 20 to Oct 10, declining in 9 of 10 years with an average return of -4.22%.
How reliable are AUTO.L's seasonal patterns?
Each AUTO.L pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. AUTO.L currently shows 604 recurring windows (358 bullish, 246 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is AUTO.L stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Auto Trader Group's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where AUTO.L has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.