FTSE 100 vs Euro Stoxx 50: which is stronger each month?
FTSE 100 has been strongest in December (+2.15%) and weakest in September (-0.83%). Euro Stoxx 50 has been strongest in April (+1.92%) and weakest in August (-1.12%). FTSE 100 had the higher average in 7 of 12 months, and the two pointed the same way in 10 of 12.
Month by month
| Month | FTSE 100 average | FTSE 100 up years | Euro Stoxx 50 average | Euro Stoxx 50 up years | Stronger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +0.49% | 55% | +0.13% | 53% | FTSE 100 |
| February | +0.80% | 60% | +0.13% | 58% | FTSE 100 |
| March | +0.12% | 56% | -0.09% | 53% | FTSE 100 |
| April | +1.91% | 74% | +1.92% | 70% | Euro Stoxx 50 |
| May | +0.05% | 56% | -0.69% | 50% | FTSE 100 |
| June | -0.75% | 42% | -0.91% | 35% | FTSE 100 |
| July | +1.21% | 63% | +1.69% | 70% | Euro Stoxx 50 |
| August | -0.02% | 56% | -1.12% | 45% | FTSE 100 |
| September | -0.83% | 47% | -0.25% | 55% | Euro Stoxx 50 |
| October | +0.51% | 69% | +0.68% | 63% | Euro Stoxx 50 |
| November | +0.89% | 57% | +1.31% | 53% | Euro Stoxx 50 |
| December | +2.15% | 79% | +0.90% | 68% | FTSE 100 |
FTSE 100 since 1984, Euro Stoxx 50 since 2007, monthly close to close, as of October 16, 2026. The highlighted row is the current month. Monthly correlation over the last 16 years: 0.78.
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Questions
What is the best month for FTSE 100?
Since 1984, December has averaged +2.15% for FTSE 100, higher in 79% of 42 years.
What is the best month for Euro Stoxx 50?
Since 2007, April has averaged +1.92% for Euro Stoxx 50, higher in 70% of 20 years.
Do FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 move together?
Over the last 16 years their monthly moves had a correlation of 0.78, where 1 means they always move together and 0 means no link.
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