Exxon Mobil vs Shell: which is stronger each month?
Exxon Mobil has been strongest in April (+2.55%) and weakest in August (+0.37%). Shell has been strongest in October (+2.44%) and weakest in January (-1.08%). Exxon Mobil had the higher average in 9 of 12 months, and the two pointed the same way in 7 of 12.
Month by month
| Month | Exxon Mobil average | Exxon Mobil up years | Shell average | Shell up years | Stronger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +1.48% | 51% | -1.08% | 44% | Exxon Mobil |
| February | +0.76% | 51% | +0.37% | 62% | Exxon Mobil |
| March | +1.52% | 64% | +1.12% | 62% | Exxon Mobil |
| April | +2.55% | 67% | +1.87% | 65% | Exxon Mobil |
| May | +0.44% | 51% | +0.31% | 56% | Exxon Mobil |
| June | +0.49% | 55% | +0.52% | 58% | Shell |
| July | +1.13% | 60% | -0.10% | 64% | Exxon Mobil |
| August | +0.37% | 51% | -0.91% | 36% | Exxon Mobil |
| September | +0.41% | 48% | -0.69% | 46% | Exxon Mobil |
| October | +1.62% | 61% | +2.44% | 77% | Shell |
| November | +1.62% | 59% | -0.17% | 28% | Exxon Mobil |
| December | +1.23% | 70% | +1.73% | 64% | Shell |
Exxon Mobil since 1962, Shell since 2000, monthly close to close, as of October 16, 2026. The highlighted row is the current month. Monthly correlation over the last 16 years: 0.65.
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Questions
What is the best month for Exxon Mobil?
Since 1962, April has averaged +2.55% for Exxon Mobil, higher in 67% of 64 years.
What is the best month for Shell?
Since 2000, October has averaged +2.44% for Shell, higher in 77% of 26 years.
Do Exxon Mobil and Shell move together?
Over the last 16 years their monthly moves had a correlation of 0.65, where 1 means they always move together and 0 means no link.
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