Soybeans vs Corn: which is stronger each month?
Soybeans has been strongest in February (+3.43%) and weakest in July (-3.30%). Corn has been strongest in December (+5.45%) and weakest in July (-3.80%). Soybeans had the higher average in 5 of 12 months, and the two pointed the same way in 8 of 12.
Month by month
| Month | Soybeans average | Soybeans up years | Corn average | Corn up years | Stronger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +0.42% | 65% | +1.17% | 65% | Corn |
| February | +3.43% | 65% | +1.35% | 62% | Soybeans |
| March | +0.15% | 54% | +1.16% | 54% | Corn |
| April | +2.23% | 58% | +1.42% | 46% | Soybeans |
| May | +0.08% | 50% | +0.31% | 46% | Corn |
| June | +2.67% | 62% | -2.52% | 31% | Soybeans |
| July | -3.30% | 38% | -3.80% | 38% | Soybeans |
| August | -1.85% | 35% | +0.42% | 44% | Corn |
| September | -2.79% | 38% | +1.22% | 63% | Corn |
| October | +2.04% | 62% | +2.77% | 62% | Corn |
| November | +1.82% | 65% | -0.96% | 35% | Soybeans |
| December | +2.08% | 50% | +5.45% | 85% | Corn |
Soybeans since 2000, Corn 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: 0.61.
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Questions
What is the best month for Soybeans?
Since 2001, February has averaged +3.43% for Soybeans, higher in 65% of 26 years.
What is the best month for Corn?
Since 2000, December has averaged +5.45% for Corn, higher in 85% of 26 years.
Do Soybeans and Corn move together?
Over the last 16 years their monthly moves had a correlation of 0.61, where 1 means they always move together and 0 means no link.
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