Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for FCX — the calendar windows where Freeport-McMoRan 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.
FCX seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, FCX's strongest seasonal window has been Oct 30 – Nov 29: it ended higher in 9 of 10 years (90% win rate) with an average return of +11.46% across a 30-day hold. On the weak side, FCX has historically declined between Jul 29 – Aug 18, falling in 9 of 10 years (average -6.41%).
In total, our analysis finds 889 recurring seasonal windows for Freeport-McMoRan — 629 bullish and 260 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Oct 27 – Nov 6, opens in 46 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
FCX'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 14d ago | Aug 18 – Aug 28 | 10d | +2.93% | 80% | +15.27% |
| Completedended 95d ago | May 19 – Jun 8 | 20d | +5.83% | 80% | +8.88% |
| Upcomingin 46d | Oct 27 – Nov 6 | 10d | +3.32% | 90% | — |
| Upcomingin 46d | Oct 27 – Nov 26 | 30d | +11.54% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 47d | Oct 28 – Nov 7 | 10d | +4.29% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 48d | Oct 29 – Nov 28 | 30d | +11.84% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 49d | Oct 30 – Nov 29 | 30d | +11.46% | 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.
Explore FCX seasonality in full
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FCX seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy FCX stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, FCX's strongest seasonal window starts in October: Oct 30 to Nov 29, which ended higher in 9 of 10 years (90% win rate) with an average return of +11.46%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is FCX's strongest seasonal pattern?
FCX's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Oct 30 – Nov 29 window (30-day hold): up in 9 of the last 10 years with an average move of +11.46%.
When has FCX historically performed worst?
FCX's weakest recurring window has been Jul 29 to Aug 18, declining in 9 of 10 years with an average return of -6.41%.
How reliable are FCX's seasonal patterns?
Each FCX pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. FCX currently shows 889 recurring windows (629 bullish, 260 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is FCX stock seasonality?
Seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Freeport-McMoRan's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where FCX 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.