Prudential (PRU.L) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for PRU.L — the calendar windows where Prudential 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.
PRU.L seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, PRU.L's strongest seasonal window has been Dec 21 – Dec 31: it ended higher in 9 of 9 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +1.93% across a 10-day hold. On the weak side, PRU.L has historically declined between Aug 10 – Sep 9, falling in 8 of 10 years (average -3.23%).
In total, our analysis finds 638 recurring seasonal windows for Prudential — 336 bullish and 302 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Aug 7 – Aug 27, opens in 11 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
PRU.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 56d ago | May 12 – Jun 1 | 20d | -1.06% | 80% | -5.60% |
| Completedended 62d ago | May 16 – May 26 | 10d | -1.09% | 80% | -0.84% |
| Upcomingin 11d | Aug 7 – Aug 27 | 20d | -2.22% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 14d | Aug 10 – Sep 9 | 30d | -3.23% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 15d | Aug 11 – Sep 10 | 30d | -2.68% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 19d | Aug 15 – Sep 4 | 20d | -2.05% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 20d | Aug 16 – Sep 5 | 20d | -2.03% | 80% | — |
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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PRU.L seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy PRU.L stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, PRU.L's strongest seasonal window starts in December: Dec 21 to Dec 31, which ended higher in 9 of 9 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +1.93%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is PRU.L's strongest seasonal pattern?
PRU.L's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Dec 21 – Dec 31 window (10-day hold): up in 9 of the last 9 years with an average move of +1.93%.
When has PRU.L historically performed worst?
PRU.L's weakest recurring window has been Aug 10 to Sep 9, declining in 8 of 10 years with an average return of -3.23%.
How reliable are PRU.L's seasonal patterns?
Each PRU.L pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. PRU.L currently shows 638 recurring windows (336 bullish, 302 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is PRU.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 Prudential's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where PRU.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.