Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for XLC — the calendar windows where Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 8 years of price history. Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund has less than 10 years of trading history, so these patterns use all 8 available years.
XLC seasonality at a glance
Over the last 8 years, XLC's strongest seasonal window has been Jun 13 – Jul 13: it ended higher in 7 of 7 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +4.10% across a 30-day hold. On the weak side, XLC has historically declined between Feb 15 – Feb 25, falling in 7 of 7 years (average -3.10%).
In total, our analysis finds 658 recurring seasonal windows for Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund — 505 bullish and 153 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Sep 15 – Oct 5, opens in 4 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
XLC'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 12d ago | Aug 20 – Aug 30 | 10d | +1.20% | 88% | +2.09% |
| Completedended 14d ago | Aug 18 – Aug 28 | 10d | +1.02% | 88% | +2.27% |
| Upcomingin 4d | Sep 15 – Oct 5 | 20d | -1.64% | 88% | — |
| Upcomingin 4d | Sep 15 – Oct 15 | 30d | -2.12% | 88% | — |
| Upcomingin 5d | Sep 16 – Oct 6 | 20d | -1.48% | 88% | — |
| Upcomingin 30d | Oct 11 – Oct 21 | 10d | +1.87% | 88% | — |
| Upcomingin 30d | Oct 11 – Nov 10 | 30d | +2.16% | 88% | — |
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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XLC seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy XLC stock?
Based on the last 8 years of price data, XLC's strongest seasonal window starts in June: Jun 13 to Jul 13, which ended higher in 7 of 7 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +4.10%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is XLC's strongest seasonal pattern?
XLC's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Jun 13 – Jul 13 window (30-day hold): up in 7 of the last 7 years with an average move of +4.10%.
When has XLC historically performed worst?
XLC's weakest recurring window has been Feb 15 to Feb 25, declining in 7 of 7 years with an average return of -3.10%.
How reliable are XLC's seasonal patterns?
Each XLC pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 8 years it repeated in the same direction. XLC currently shows 658 recurring windows (505 bullish, 153 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is XLC stock seasonality?
Seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where XLC 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.